hand over

Example Sentences

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But eventually, you will have to hand over the reins.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

At some point, you have to hand over financial control to your newly minted adult.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The Justice Department sued California Secretary of State Shirley Weber for failing to hand over the state’s voter rolls.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"I want to make a promise right now – that there will not be any more controversies related to the succession. I will not hand over managerial rights to my children."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“You could hand over that pretty set of teeth,” it said.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley