hand over

Example Sentences

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A scarcity of talent has, on balance, given workers the upper hand over their employers.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

You should never be required to hand over the keys to the car.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Lord Mandelson is to be asked to hand over messages from his personal phone as part of the disclosure of documents related to his appointment as UK ambassador to the US, the BBC understands.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The delay could slow overall plane deliveries this month, the spokeswoman said, but the company is sticking by its goal to hand over roughly 500 of the 737 MAX planes to customers this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

But then I slapped my hand over my mouth, because I was pretty sure I’d just yelled at Grandpa Park.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff