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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
In the months since the verdicts were handed down, there have been new revelations that Vatican gendarmes and prosecutors were apparently in regular touch with a woman who was coaching the star witness into testifying against Becciu.
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
To me, freedom isn't a promise handed down by the powerful.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 4 July 2025
The sentence handed down by Judge Brody Kane was the maximum allowed, according to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Most legal experts, however, do not expect Judge Arun Subramanian to hand down such a harsh punishment.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
To me, freedom isn't a promise handed down by the powerful.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 4 July 2025
The sentence handed down by Judge Brody Kane was the maximum allowed, according to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Most legal experts, however, do not expect Judge Arun Subramanian to hand down such a harsh punishment.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand down
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And then there’s Diego Pavia, the pint-sized rock of energy who willed Vanderbilt to its first bowl win (and first winning season) since 2013.—
Matt Hayes,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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Murderbot has willed its way to a Season 2 on Apple TV+.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
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For over 50 years, Travel + Leisure has informed and inspired millions of travelers, offering practical advice, essential travel news, and personal narratives from our network of on-the-ground writers around the world.—
Jamie Hergenrader,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Post-Earnings Positioning: Conversely, traders can wait for the earnings announcement and then evaluate the relationship between immediate and medium-term returns to inform their subsequent trading actions.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The first step is to vacate the unit and notify the landlord, Schoenick advises.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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So, if a package is rerouted due to traffic or weather delays, the company can get notified immediately so the team can take proper action.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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In April 2025, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported the operation of 467 MOD Pizza locations across the nation listed on MOD's website; as of July 2025, only 457 are listed.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Front Office Sports reports Stephanopoulos was on vacation the week of July 23, and Joe Buck is filling in as a co-anchor for GMA through Friday, July 25.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Pain manifests during activity and is relieved with rest.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
20 July 2025
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These symptoms can take several days to weeks to manifest.—
Shreya Srinivasan,
NBC news,
17 July 2025
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The Trump administration attempted to disclose grand jury transcripts but was later denied by a federal judge.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The attackers obtained the credential through a targeted phishing attack Socket had disclosed hours earlier.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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Data from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research reveals that for every additional level of education, poverty rates for single mothers declined by an average of 33%.—
Rita Raichoudhuri,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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As The Washington Post reported, a study of 500 large companies revealed that last year saw the fewest DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) references in corporate financial statements since 2020.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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While Coward didn’t officially announce his intention to stay in the draft — where he was selected 11th by the Portland Trail Blazers and traded to the Memphis Grizzlies — until May 24, Scheyer said Coward kept the program apprised of his thinking every step of the way.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Applicable to refund claims, the variance doctrine provides that taxpayers must fully apprise the IRS of each ground for refund prior to filing a lawsuit.—
Matthew L. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Hand down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20down. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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