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the police officer ordered the suspect to hand over his weapons
in response to a desperate plea, we handed over all our extra blankets and pillows to the homeless shelter
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The Walton family, one of richest dynasties in the U.S., is now handing over more control of Walmart (WMT-0.54%) to the next generation.
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
In a court filing on December 18, the attorney, Cary Joshi, sought a court order compelling Lindell to hand over the records in five days.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Instead, the employee handed over two sets of U.S. Postal Service vehicle keys.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 17 Dec. 2024
Zane Lowe assumes the role of host for all three segments of the hour-long special, introduced as its guest driver and duet partner in a brief prologue that begins with franchise mainstay James Corden effectively handing over the keys via a phone call from Britain.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
In a court filing on December 18, the attorney, Cary Joshi, sought a court order compelling Lindell to hand over the records in five days.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Instead, the employee handed over two sets of U.S. Postal Service vehicle keys.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 17 Dec. 2024
Zane Lowe assumes the role of host for all three segments of the hour-long special, introduced as its guest driver and duet partner in a brief prologue that begins with franchise mainstay James Corden effectively handing over the keys via a phone call from Britain.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Hand over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20over. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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