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as in passed (down)
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as in informed
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handed down
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Ask informed questions to open useful doors.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026 -
In a notice to parents, obtained by WFAA, district officials said the Dallas Police Department learned of the threat and informed the district on Saturday morning.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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Mexican news outlets like Azteca Noticias reported last week that aid sent from Mexico was being sold in island stores that sell goods in dollars.—
Sarah Moreno
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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For the past few weeks, WCCO has reported on the companion bill making its way through the House.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The man, who was identified as 65-year-old Long Beach resident Daren Duane Roland, died the next day, police said, noting that they were not notified of the death until Monday, March 16.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Valparaiso Community Schools was also notified about the allegations involving Jovanovic.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Washington Examiner learned that while ICE has publicly disclosed plans to buy roughly 10 warehouses and convert them into immigrant holding sites, another component of that plan focuses on gaining control of the land and buildings where existing detention sites are located.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
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The driver of the SUV, whose identity has yet to be disclosed by police, was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The letters were mailed between March 2024 and (at least) June 2025, court documents revealed.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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War tests humanoids Foundation revealed that humanoid robots have already been sent to Ukraine for battlefield evaluation, highlighting the growing role of robotics in modern warfare.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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All stones start out as crystals that grow or coalesce in the bladder leading to urinary problems manifested in different ways such as straining to urinate, inability to urinate, bloody urination, inappropriate voiding, and more.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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But this doesn’t preclude factional infighting, which has been a feature of the Islamic Republic for decades and has manifested between the lines in messages of congratulation to the new leader.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
9 Mar. 2026
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Rubio, however, has argued the administration has kept congressional leaders apprised.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Last month, the DOJ convened a call with the states to discuss the agreement, though states weren’t apprised of details.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Mar. 2026
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The source divulged that the singer would spend as much time with them.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
6 Mar. 2026
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The censure resolution also stated her social media posts divulged and misrepresented confidential closed session information and disparaged the superintendent and board members.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Handed down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handed%20down. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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