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handed down

VERB
pass along
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


handed-down








Example Sentences

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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

The Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision last summer in U.S. v.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

This led to the state coroner ordering an investigation into the museum's collection in April 2023, and after months of inquiries, the findings were handed down in September.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

District Judge Colleen McMahon handed down a 143-page opinion explaining exactly how illegal that was.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

The computer handed down from his brother Curtis was sitting on the desk that used to belong to his other brother, Mike.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein




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