hand over

Example Sentences

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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

After crumpling to the ice, McNabb immediately climbed to his feet, skated off the playing area and headed down the tunnel while holding a hand over his nose and mouth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

In messages between Lord Mandelson and then-chief of communications at No 10, Lord Matthew Doyle, the former ambassador raised concerns about the UK's deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

Coal slapped his hand over the part of his arm that had changed.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste