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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
Lan’s case gained attention for the severe punishment handed down to her for a white-collar crime in the country.
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Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
In the handgun case, U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika was set to hand down her sentence in Delaware on Dec. 12.
—Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
McVay said the Rams will allow the legal process as well as the NFL’s investigation into the matter to play out before any kind of suspension is handed down.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 27 Nov. 2024
Most are just assumptions handed down or picked up along the way, never questioned or challenged.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
In the handgun case, U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika was set to hand down her sentence in Delaware on Dec. 12.
—Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
McVay said the Rams will allow the legal process as well as the NFL’s investigation into the matter to play out before any kind of suspension is handed down.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 27 Nov. 2024
Most are just assumptions handed down or picked up along the way, never questioned or challenged.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand down
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That is not to say Wentz isn't a solid backup, but Mahomes often wills the team to win close games.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Glinda has willed herself into an engagement to Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), who serves as captain of the guard for the Wizard despite still being loyal to Elphaba.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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Finally, embrace professional development by attending workshops, earning certifications and staying informed about industry trends.Nikolaus Kimla, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Drug sponsors are required to inform the FDA of any reports of adverse effects, both from pet owners and veterinarians.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Town officials planned to notify the local school district inform children not to play with the brown snow, and recommended pet owners keep their animals away from it as well.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The vast majority of people whose call records have been stolen by Chinese hackers have not been notified, according to industry sources, and there is no indication that most affected people will be notified in the near future.Kevin Collier, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bloomberg reported in April that the family and its minority investor may be considering a sale valuing the business at up to $3.5 billion.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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This announcement, reported by Variety, marks Muniz's reentry into the acting industry 18 years after the series concluded in 2006.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The tradition calls for savoring this specific meal on December 31 as the pig represents luck—the animal’s forward motion, always led by their snout, is said to manifest good luck in the new year.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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The other, which tends to manifest primarily in cattle, when passed on to humans produces symptoms resembling conjunctivitis.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Administrative and mortality-and-expense risk fees were not disclosed.Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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In some instances, vulnerabilities have been exploited by hackers minutes after they were disclosed.Austin Gadient, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The first minutes of Dexter: Original Sin reveal that Dexter Morgan lives.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Interestingly, the data reveal a divide between playoff teams and those narrowly missing the cut.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration kept President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration closely apprised of its efforts to broker the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah that took effect early Wednesday, according to the outgoing Democratic administration.Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Bezos insisted in his op-ed on Monday that there was no quid pro quo and that neither candidate nor their teams had been apprised of the Post’s decision before it was made.Samuel Burke, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Hand down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20down. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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