hand down

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Prosecutors earlier asked the three judges to hand down a sentence of seven years and seven months.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

She finally got the job done after 39 minutes on her seventh chance, slamming a ball she was holding in her hand down on the court in a flash of anger.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

It will likely hand down a ruling next summer.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025

Sauer also urged the court to hand down an immediate order that would freeze Perry’s rulings.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

Grandfather put his hand down on the bed with his palm facing upward.

From "Stone Fox" by John Reynolds Gardiner