hand over

Example Sentences

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He will be all too happy to hand over the reins when the time comes.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Law enforcement can still compel companies to hand over user activity if they believe a crime has been committed.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

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

It follows a controversial health deal between the two countries last year, in which Kenya agreed to hand over vast amounts of health data to the US in exchange for billions of dollars in aid.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“You could hand over that pretty set of teeth,” it said.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley