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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
He is instead expected to be sentenced to four life terms and an additional 10 years on the burglary charge — all to run consecutively — when the judge hands down his order on July 23.
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Chris Spargo, People.com, 2 July 2025
In three of the five full opinions handed down on June 27, the court’s six conservatives were on one side and the three liberals were on the other.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 June 2025
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently handed down double-digit new certifications to Houston’s catalog, as both singles and one of the bestselling albums of all time added to their totals.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
When people talk about Vybz Kartel or Beenie Man, Kartel is hands down the most influential artist ever.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 27 June 2025
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Chris Spargo, People.com, 2 July 2025
In three of the five full opinions handed down on June 27, the court’s six conservatives were on one side and the three liberals were on the other.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 June 2025
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently handed down double-digit new certifications to Houston’s catalog, as both singles and one of the bestselling albums of all time added to their totals.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
When people talk about Vybz Kartel or Beenie Man, Kartel is hands down the most influential artist ever.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand down
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And then there’s Diego Pavia, the pint-sized rock of energy who willed Vanderbilt to its first bowl win (and first winning season) since 2013.—
Matt Hayes,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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Murderbot has willed its way to a Season 2 on Apple TV+.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
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Some of his friends are aware, and Mayer spoke with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to inform him of the campaign only the day prior, out of courtesy.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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In May, an American Airlines plane canceled its takeoff at Washington National after it was informed that an aircraft was landing on an intersecting runway.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
4 July 2025
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On July 2, the Morgan Hill Police Department was notified that a body had been found at Woodchoppers Flat Picnic area, according to court filings.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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But this past November, Mexico's Chief Veterinary Officer notified the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service that a New World screwworm had been found in a cow in southern Mexico close to the border with Guatemala.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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More than half the cases were reported in New Mexico.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 July 2025
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Firefighters succeeded in protecting the park's main visitor center with a protective coating, but suffered losses to some equipment and outbuildings, the NPS reported.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The Problem: What The AI Skills Gap Looks Like The AI skills gap manifests differently across classrooms, but common patterns emerge that create real challenges for both teachers and students.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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This reaction is triggered by the mosquito's saliva, which causes our immune system to release histamine, and usually manifests as inflammation, itching, discomfort, and visible red bumps.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
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The government’s refusal to disclose further information about the Epstein case has provoked an outcry from many of Trump’s supporters, with key right-wing figures like Megyn Kelly, Glenn Beck and Laura Loomer calling for Bondi to be fired or resign.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Her cause of death has not been disclosed at this time An ultra-runner has died after collapsing during a mountain race in Colorado.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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If someone deliberately feeds misleading or malicious information to the AI or manipulates the backend knowledge-base articles and context sources, the system could learn something harmful, behave incorrectly or even reveal fragments of private data later on.—
Khash Kiani,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The fourth and final season of Amazon's quirky-yet-depressing sci-fi comedy will premiere in full on August 25 on Amazon Prime Video, USA TODAY can exclusively reveal.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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While Coward didn’t officially announce his intention to stay in the draft — where he was selected 11th by the Portland Trail Blazers and traded to the Memphis Grizzlies — until May 24, Scheyer said Coward kept the program apprised of his thinking every step of the way.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Applicable to refund claims, the variance doctrine provides that taxpayers must fully apprise the IRS of each ground for refund prior to filing a lawsuit.—
Matthew L. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Hand down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20down. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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