hand over

Example Sentences

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Law enforcement can still compel companies to hand over user activity if they believe a crime has been committed.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 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

The United States supports maintaining the post but wants the next high representative to hand over the reins of power to Bosnian institutions.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 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

He had his shaking hand over his eyes, but he kept lifting it to peek out.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix