handing down

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Before handing down the sentence, which included nearly $900,000 in restitution, U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

But handing down its ruling, Germany's highest court for civil and criminal matters rejected DUH's arguments.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Either way, they’re handing down the same decisions and what matters most is the results.

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025

Justice Maria Carroccia, who is presiding over the case, will be handing down her ruling on Thursday morning in a London courtroom.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

Thick books dog-eared from the handing down from neighbor to neighbor.

From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson