handing over

Example Sentences

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Cohen said part of the issue is that departments are late in handing over their information.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Outgoing chairwoman Ayla Holdom said it was a joy to be handing over to Dugdale who she said was "the perfect leader".

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

She eventually decided to live her values by getting married, handing over all her money to her husband and vowing to be submissive.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

The petitioners say they have proposed practical alternatives to handing over staff lists to Israel, including "independent sanctions screening" and "donor-audited vetting systems."

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

"Sho, that way you can get the most out of 'em. Yessuh," he said, handing over the yams, "I can see you one of these old-fashioned yam eaters."

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison