hand over

Example Sentences

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His name appears just below Dhillon’s on filings in the department’s lawsuits demanding that states hand over voter lists that contain sensitive personal information.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

A scarcity of talent has, on balance, given workers the upper hand over their employers.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

You should never be required to hand over the keys to the car.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Lord Mandelson is to be asked to hand over messages from his personal phone as part of the disclosure of documents related to his appointment as UK ambassador to the US, the BBC understands.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 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