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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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The picture appears to be an excerpt from the video that the Princess of Wales shared at the beginning of September to inform the public about the completion of her chemotherapy and her gradual return to her public duties.Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 19 Dec. 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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His identity is being withheld until his family is notified.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Eligible taxpayers will receive a separate letter notifying them of the payment.Julia Gomez, The Courier-Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
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The unidentified stowaway made it on board Delta Flight 487 on Tuesday, but the crew was alerted to their presence before takeoff, ABC News reported.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
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The first speed limit law in the country was passed here In 1901, sources report the state implemented a maximum speed limit of 12 miles per hour when there were less than 6,000 cars on the roads.Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 26 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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The victims' identities have not been disclosed, nor has a possible motive for the attack.Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
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The differences between the series aren’t disclosed.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Mary, the mother of Jesus, listened to the angel who revealed to her a different future full of hope for all people.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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The No Secrets album, which headed the Billboard 200 for five weeks in early 1973, is a classic, from its revealing album cover (very provocative for 1972) to its no-skips lineup of songs.Paul Grein, Billboard, 25 Dec. 2024
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Understanding who the leaders in the industry are and tracking governmental regulatory agencies can keep a company apprised when changes do occur so compliance can be adjusted seamlessly.Parvez Siddiqui, Forbes, 20 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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“Hand down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20down. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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