handing down
Example Sentences
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In handing down his sentence, Judge Primm said Colin Gray failed as a parent by not seeking counseling for his son or locking up guns in the house.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Before handing down the sentence, Wilson made it clear that Sanberg’s credibility was questionable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
"These people are not statistics in an epidemiological study," the judge said when handing down the sentence.
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
For many parents at the playgroup, hardship is something they experienced themselves growing up and want desperately to avoid handing down to their children.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
Thick books dog-eared from the handing down from neighbor to neighbor.
From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
