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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
The Supreme Court is expected to hand down a decision by the end of June.
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
With gel-effect nail polishes (which are formulated to last longer than traditional lacquer) trending, its launched a version that's hands down ahead of the rest.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Alsup handed down the order on a temporary restraining order sought by labor unions and nonprofits in a lawsuit filed by the coalition last week.
—Janie Har The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 28 Feb. 2025
This development comes after the White House handed down a one-month delay for tariffs on automakers whose vehicles comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
—Spencer Kimball,kevin Breuninger,jesse Pound, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
With gel-effect nail polishes (which are formulated to last longer than traditional lacquer) trending, its launched a version that's hands down ahead of the rest.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Alsup handed down the order on a temporary restraining order sought by labor unions and nonprofits in a lawsuit filed by the coalition last week.
—Janie Har The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 28 Feb. 2025
This development comes after the White House handed down a one-month delay for tariffs on automakers whose vehicles comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
—Spencer Kimball,kevin Breuninger,jesse Pound, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand down
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Though some thought Rodgers might be leaking info himself last week trying to will it into existence, the Vikings haven’t refuted reports of their interest in any way, shape, or form.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2025
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Bryant Clark put forth a Herculean effort for Valley Christian down the stretch, trying to will the Warriors back into the game with 17 fourth-quarter points.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Discussions around changing West Ada’s classroom display policy in 2022 were informed by this new law, with content neutrality seen as a way to prevent bias — or accusations of bias — in schools.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Mar. 2025
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If feedback leads to changes, such as introducing a simplified claims portal, insurers should inform customers that their input directly influenced these enhancements.—
Meeri Savolainen,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Roughly 2 million people are notified of overpayments yearly, and about 1 million (those drawing Social Security, not SSI) could now face 100% withholding under the new policy — many of whom rely on Social Security as their sole income, according to WSOC-TV.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Kennedy said agencies are supposed to send their plans to accommodate in-person work by April 1 to the Department of General Services, the state’s business manager, and that the department would then notify the Governor’s Office of any concerns with the plan.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
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Driving the news: Last week, Axios reported that Boehler held two meetings with senior Hamas officials in Doha to negotiate the release of American hostages held by the group in Gaza.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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Witnesses reported that other wrestlers and management intervened to de-escalate the situation, separating Cargill and Baszler.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Epinephrine is the hormone that’s responsible for triggering that fight-or-flight feeling in the body, which can often manifest as the heart beating faster, sweating, and shaking.—
Aviel Kanter,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2025
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That earnestness, which mars the whole script, also manifests in Rickards’ lead performance.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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Though financial details were not disclosed, the struggling F1 team—which finished 9th out of 10 in last year’s rankings—will now compete under the name Atlassian Williams Racing.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Exactly who those four groups are wasn't disclosed, but some companies and notable figures have publicly put in their bid for the app.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The final moments of the episode also reveal that the parasitic alien Sequids are still roaming the sewers, the bloodthirsty Battle Beast is alive in space and Angstrom Levy (Sterling K. Brown) survived the Invincible War.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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While the boulder was resting in the schoolyard for years, advanced 3D imaging and light filters were able to reveal the hidden details in the footprints, Romilio said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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The consignor, apprised of the Grünbaum provenance, asked Christie’s to help mediate an agreement with Grünbaum’s heirs, according to Boll.—
Catherine Hickley,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Local state prosecutors will be apprised of the situation should possible criminal culpability play a role in the origin of the pileup, the governor said.—
Erick Mendoza,
NBC News,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Hand down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20down. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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