handed over
Example Sentences
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Speaking to broadcasters, Sir Keir Starmer said he had handed over all the "messages I hold" and had "complied" with the process.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The fireworks are set to be handed over to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for disposal, Reina said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
After the driver was handed over into the care of a nurse, Wakefield took control of the scene and located the lorry driver, who was wandering in shock, and ensured he received medical support.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Cuban spies have been adept at recruiting American officials, turning some into moles who handed over secrets for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
The story that pours out of him is too stunning to be a joke—that his grandmother was handed over as a baby to nuns to escape the Nazis.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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