hand down

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The Supreme Court has entered its final stretch of the term, with about two dozen opinions to hand down before the justices flee for their summer break at the end of June.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

The DWI asked for the case to be sent to Crown court for sentencing as it was "high-profile or exceptionally sensitive", and a Crown court could hand down stiffer penalties.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

She said the court should hand down a “narrow” decision that spares her client.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

At the end of Wednesday's proceedings, the court's president said it will hand down the ruling on July 7 in the early afternoon.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Nhamo copied everything, with the exception of sticking her hand down holes.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer