hand over

Example Sentences

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But eventually, you will have to hand over the reins.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The Justice Department sued California Secretary of State Shirley Weber for failing to hand over the state’s voter rolls.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

It seems a significant margin to overcome at this stage of the season, but the Gunners do have two games in hand over the league leaders.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The firm said it is engaged in discussions with Avis and has voluntarily agreed to hand over any profits from those 94,000 shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Then there were some whispers and a thwip sound as somebody put a hand over the microphone, but you could still hear voices and a few words: “...matches...horrible wet cigar...get rid of that bear...”

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson