hand down

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The DWI asked for the case to be sent to Crown court for sentencing as it was "high-profile or exceptionally sensitive", and a Crown court could hand down stiffer penalties.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

"The court plans to hand down its ruling on Yoon's case on Feb. 19," Yonhap reported.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

The Supreme Court could issue its ruling on the case as soon as Wednesday, when it is next expected to hand down opinions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

It will likely hand down a ruling next summer.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025

Verusha ran a hand down one of her braids and said, “I’ve been trying to get better.”

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack