handing down
Example Sentences
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The fates of the detainees are now being decided in mass trials, with anonymous judges handing down one-size-fit-all punishments to large groups of defendants following the proceedings via video-link from prison.
From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 2026
Before handing down the sentence, which included nearly $900,000 in restitution, U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
For much of 2025, the court was criticized for handing down temporary unsigned orders with little or no explanation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2026
Either way, they’re handing down the same decisions and what matters most is the results.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2025
The thought of handing down her Swanburne uniform to an even littler girl made Cassiopeia feel thrillingly grown-up.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
