handing down

Example Sentences

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"These people are not statistics in an epidemiological study," the judge said when handing down the sentence.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025

District Judge Grace Leong considered other court judgements and guidelines for comparable offences before handing down the fine.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025

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

From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson