hand over

Example Sentences

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A scarcity of talent has, on balance, given workers the upper hand over their employers.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Doing taxes used to be a very high-touch process, where you’d meet in person with your preparer and hand over all your documents, and they’d complete your return right in front of you.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Cal/OSHA sued the Sheriff’s Department on Jan. 15 and asked a judge to intervene to force the department to hand over the documents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He has gained the upper hand over Iran’s president and other top leaders, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

"I pled jelly-juntz to the flag," Sam had said in his most grown.up voice, with his hand over his heart.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry