handing down

For decades, the Lone Star State was the death penalty capital of America, handing down more death sentences and carrying out more executions than any other state in the Union.

From Slate ● Nov. 11, 2026

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

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