hand over

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You arrive, look the thing over, act a little indifferent, maybe negotiate, then hand over cash or Venmo the seller and leave.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The United States supports maintaining the post but wants the next high representative to hand over the reins of power to Bosnian institutions.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Some reports in US media suggest the deal could see Iran agree to eventually hand over its highly enriched uranium.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Washington wants Iran to commit in the framework agreement to a lengthy suspension of its enrichment program and hand over its near-weapons grade fissile material to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

She had a stunned expression and held her hand over her mouth when Mother rushed onto the scene with Dr. Cooper.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti