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

Julie, still playing along, offered to travel to Paris to hand over £20,000 in cash which she said she had withdrawn to pay for builders.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

It follows a controversial health deal between the two countries last year, in which Kenya agreed to hand over vast amounts of health data to the US in exchange for billions of dollars in aid.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

She broke off as we came in, clapped a hand over her mouth, and giggled like a schoolgirl.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo