handing down
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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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