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handing down

VERB
pass along
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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A federal judge proceeded with the sentencing in Diamantis’s absence, handing down a seven-year prison sentence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Before handing down the sentence, Wilson made it clear that Sanberg’s credibility was questionable.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026

For many parents at the playgroup, hardship is something they experienced themselves growing up and want desperately to avoid handing down to their children.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 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

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


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