hand down

Example Sentences

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The Federal Open Market Committee is set to hand down its latest decision on rates at 2 p.m.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

The DWI asked for the case to be sent to Crown court for sentencing as it was "high-profile or exceptionally sensitive", and a Crown court could hand down stiffer penalties.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The only blemish was when Glenn put one hand down on her final jump — the same triple loop that cost her in her short program.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

It will likely hand down a ruling next summer.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025

I ask, putting my hand down on the papers.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake