hand over

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Once he knew we both were in place, we were to hand over our envelopes, which contained the news release the sports world was anticipating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

You arrive, look the thing over, act a little indifferent, maybe negotiate, then hand over cash or Venmo the seller and leave.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

One of the main sticking points has been whether Tehran is willing to hand over its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Washington wants Iran to commit in the framework agreement to a lengthy suspension of its enrichment program and hand over its near-weapons grade fissile material to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“I didn’t think you were a know-it-nothing, I thought you were…” She clamped a hand over her mouth.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman