handing down
Example Sentences
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In handing down her decision, Raper remarked on the bath incident.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Before handing down the sentence, Wilson made it clear that Sanberg’s credibility was questionable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
Before handing down the sentence, which included nearly $900,000 in restitution, U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
But handing down its ruling, Germany's highest court for civil and criminal matters rejected DUH's arguments.
From Barron's ● Mar. 23, 2026
Thick books dog-eared from the handing down from neighbor to neighbor.
From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
