sign over

verb

signed over; signing over; signs over
: to give (something that one owns, such as rights or property) to someone by signing a document
He signed over the farm to his brother.

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Germany has signed over more than 1,100 Benin Bronzes. — Annika Erikson, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026 In return, the HOA agreed to pay for the maintenance of the sign over the next 10 years. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026 Consumer advocates say insurance checks should never get signed over until a job is completed. — Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026 Even Miller-Green, who supports her brother’s endeavor, isn’t ready to go so far as to sign over her home to the nonprofit. — Jessica Blough, CNN Money, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sign over

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“Sign over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sign%20over. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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