hand over
Example Sentences
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In high school, Becerra convinced a classmate to hand over their unused application to Stanford University rather than throw it away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
It said this has occurred during shifts where staff have queued for hours outside hospitals to hand over patients in stifling temperatures.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Brushing his hand over crackling vine leaves, French winemaker Gregory Guibergia was relieved a wildfire only scorched the edge of his vineyard but he feared its smoke would ruin this year's vintage.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Simpson refused to hand over the children to Zhou’s agents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
She broke off as we came in, clapped a hand over her mouth, and giggled like a schoolgirl.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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