hand over

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Many of those arrested are suspected of romance fraud, where scammers often spend months nurturing a relationship with their targets before slowly encouraging them to hand over money.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The mutual distrust was underscored when US officials made staffers and media, including an AFP reporter, boarding Air Force One hand over all badges and pins given to them by the Chinese side.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • 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

Churro saw the alligator too and growled, and Natalie quickly clapped a hand over the little dog’s mouth.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz