handed down
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The 55-year-old, who has always denied the charges, listened impassively as the court in the city of Nantes handed down the verdict.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Most Nigerians learn about this chapter of their history through stories handed down through generations.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The Supreme Court handed down a perplexing 5–4 decision on Thursday in Hamm v.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
The Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision last summer in U.S. v.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
The verdict handed down by Hugh Ogden also had a major and lasting impact on the public’s relationship with big business.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
