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as in to pass (down)
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as in to kithe
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Recent Examples of hand down
Now they're also being used to try to bring about outcomes no jurist can hand down in judgment.
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Felix Salmon, Axios, 4 Jan. 2025
Ruling’s potential reach worries one mom The Supreme Court could take months to hand down its decision in Skrmetti – in recent years, major rulings haven’t been announced until the end of the court’s term in June.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
The court is set to reconvene again on December 20 when judges will hand down the sentences in what is considered to be one of the darkest criminal cases in modern French history.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
Jefferson later maintained that any decision to emancipate slaves must be part of a democratic process and not handed down by, say, executive order.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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Felix Salmon, Axios, 4 Jan. 2025
Ruling’s potential reach worries one mom The Supreme Court could take months to hand down its decision in Skrmetti – in recent years, major rulings haven’t been announced until the end of the court’s term in June.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
The court is set to reconvene again on December 20 when judges will hand down the sentences in what is considered to be one of the darkest criminal cases in modern French history.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
Jefferson later maintained that any decision to emancipate slaves must be part of a democratic process and not handed down by, say, executive order.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand down
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Trump took his message to voters, willing them to contact their senators to get them on board against Kaine’s resolution, which was also sponsored by Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Mark Warner (Va.).—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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Williams then backed down toward the rim and effectively willed a shot to go down.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Police officers in Trenton had been notified that Newark officials were searching for Kennerk.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Professors at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, home to Harvard’s undergraduate and PhD programs, were notified in a separate email that a town hall would be arranged in the coming days to answer questions, according to the email.—
Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle and Jeff Winter,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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Kansas City police responded to that home after a 911 caller reported that someone had come to their door reporting that her mother’s ex-boyfriend shot her mother and shot at her.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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There have been no arrests or updates made regarding the incidents with Star as of Monday, reports Alaska Public Media.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This can manifest as blame, sarcasm, eye rolls or silence, which are all forms of communication that may send unintended messages. When emotional safety is lacking, even routine conversations can feel charged.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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For the men, this effort manifests in a competition as old as time.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has taken over the role, though the change was not publicly disclosed until recently.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Training sites are secured and will not be disclosed to ensure the safety of the general public, according to Independence police.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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In September 2023, another investigation with Webb – an advanced telescope launched in 2021 outfitted with powerful infrared instruments – revealed something more: traces of carbon-bearing molecules in K2-18b's atmosphere, including methane and carbon dioxide.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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While Garcia didn't reveal any other details about the baby, the video showed a close-up of the little one wrapped in a purple swaddle.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The administration announced mass firings at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), one of the principal agencies that keep Americans apprised of the onrushing damage caused by planetary heating.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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Ig Nobel apprised The Ig Nobel Prizes celebrate achievements that make people laugh, then think.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Hand down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20down. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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