hand down
Example Sentences
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He handed down his financial empire, and acumen, to descendants including J. Pierpont Morgan.
From Barron's
He handed down his financial empire, and acumen, to descendants including J. Pierpont Morgan.
From Barron's
The Supreme Court could issue its ruling on the case as soon as Wednesday, when it is next expected to hand down opinions.
It continued: “Independent grocers are proud economic drivers, creating local jobs and generating tax revenue, but they need certainty and common sense, not more costly red tape handed down by bureaucrats.”
From Salon
For much of 2025, the court was criticized for handing down temporary unsigned orders with little or no explanation.
From Los Angeles Times
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