handing down

Example Sentences

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"These people are not statistics in an epidemiological study," the judge said when handing down the sentence.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

For many parents at the playgroup, hardship is something they experienced themselves growing up and want desperately to avoid handing down to their children.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Before handing down the sentence, which included nearly $900,000 in restitution, U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

For much of 2025, the court was criticized for handing down temporary unsigned orders with little or no explanation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

Thick books dog-eared from the handing down from neighbor to neighbor.

From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson