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as in to pass (down)
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as in to kithe
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Recent Examples of hand down
Now they're also being used to try to bring about outcomes no jurist can hand down in judgment.
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Felix Salmon, Axios, 4 Jan. 2025
Ruling’s potential reach worries one mom The Supreme Court could take months to hand down its decision in Skrmetti – in recent years, major rulings haven’t been announced until the end of the court’s term in June.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
The court is set to reconvene again on December 20 when judges will hand down the sentences in what is considered to be one of the darkest criminal cases in modern French history.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
Jefferson later maintained that any decision to emancipate slaves must be part of a democratic process and not handed down by, say, executive order.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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Felix Salmon, Axios, 4 Jan. 2025
Ruling’s potential reach worries one mom The Supreme Court could take months to hand down its decision in Skrmetti – in recent years, major rulings haven’t been announced until the end of the court’s term in June.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
The court is set to reconvene again on December 20 when judges will hand down the sentences in what is considered to be one of the darkest criminal cases in modern French history.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
Jefferson later maintained that any decision to emancipate slaves must be part of a democratic process and not handed down by, say, executive order.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand down
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Trump took his message to voters, willing them to contact their senators to get them on board against Kaine’s resolution, which was also sponsored by Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Mark Warner (Va.).—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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Williams then backed down toward the rim and effectively willed a shot to go down.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Eligible taxpayers will receive a letter notifying them of the payment, and the payments will either be automatically direct deposited or sent by paper check.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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The hospital fired Valentin and notified patients of possible contamination.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Kansas City police responded to that home after a 911 caller reported that someone had come to their door reporting that her mother’s ex-boyfriend shot her mother and shot at her.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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There have been no arrests or updates made regarding the incidents with Star as of Monday, reports Alaska Public Media.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This can manifest as blame, sarcasm, eye rolls or silence, which are all forms of communication that may send unintended messages. When emotional safety is lacking, even routine conversations can feel charged.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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For the men, this effort manifests in a competition as old as time.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has taken over the role, though the change was not publicly disclosed until recently.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Training sites are secured and will not be disclosed to ensure the safety of the general public, according to Independence police.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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For example, the podcast didn’t reveal that Kochan was assaulted as a child by her mother’s boyfriend until the end, whereas the TV series introduces that information early on.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
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Tim Plowman and Jim Duke would famously reveal coca to be both benign and chock-full of vital nutrients, but their nutritional study came a generation too late to inform the bureaucratic and political process that led to the criminalization of the plant.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Ig Nobel apprised The Ig Nobel Prizes celebrate achievements that make people laugh, then think.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Half of all cases lacked the electronic communications necessary to keep national headquarters apprised about field investigations.—
David Williams,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Hand down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20down. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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