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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 uniform can fit a girl for up to three years, adjusting six sizes; when outgrown, it can be handed down to younger girls.
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CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Protest guidelines handed down by administrators are another way the faculty’s say in university affairs is being diminished, some professors say.
—Annie Ma, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
The ruling, which was handed down in Moscow’s Basmanny District Court on Monday afternoon, sentenced Rodnyansky to 8.5 years in prison for his anti-war comments and also banned him from posting on the Internet for four years.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
And since Roe was overturned, those same judges have handed down extreme rulings limiting women's vital reproductive health care services.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Protest guidelines handed down by administrators are another way the faculty’s say in university affairs is being diminished, some professors say.
—Annie Ma, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
The ruling, which was handed down in Moscow’s Basmanny District Court on Monday afternoon, sentenced Rodnyansky to 8.5 years in prison for his anti-war comments and also banned him from posting on the Internet for four years.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
And since Roe was overturned, those same judges have handed down extreme rulings limiting women's vital reproductive health care services.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand down
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The two developed a friendship, and the thief willed his skull to him.Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024
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Cincinnati Bengals 34, Carolina Panthers 24: Joe Burrow willed this Bengals team to its first victory of the season.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
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The hut accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets–just be sure to inform the staff beforehand.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Ross’s decision to retire was well-documented but Klineman informed the AVP of her imminent departure from volleyball just five days ago.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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The letter, sent Oct. 25, notifies the team that the district is placing it on probation.Krissy Waite, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Changes in the location of the place you’re supposed to vote are a high possibility in some states and you may not be notified ahead of time if that happens.Rachaell Davis, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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The New York Times reported last month that Musk reportedly hopes one day that all 11 of his children and their mothers can live there or at least stop by.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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State-run television reported the entire population of 10 million people was without electricity — at least the second such incident in less than a month on the island.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Trying to set expectations based on a math model is only going to add to the anxiety already manifesting itself.Philip Elliott, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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This could manifest in nightmares or a child having trouble sleeping.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Italian luxury brand Ferrari reported third-quarter financial results Tuesday that disclosed revenue of €1.64 billion ($1.79 billion based on exchange rates), a 7% increase over the prior year.Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Senators are required by Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to disclose their financial assets each year.Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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An analysis of data from nearly 15,000 people revealed that running, biking, climbing stairs or brisk walking for just those few minutes can have a positive effect on blood pressure.Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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As Pinkerton’s intentions are revealed, Butterfly’s dreams are destroyed in ways of no return.Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 6 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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Keep employees regularly apprised of any updates through short, clear messages, and make sure to adapt and revise any communications materials to reflect any policy changes.Victoria Zambito, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Hand down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20down. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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