at hand
Idioms-
Also, . Within easy reach, nearby, as in I like to keep my tools close at hand . [1300s]
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Also, on hand . Nearby in time, soon, as in The day of judgment is at hand , or A change of administration is on hand . Also see on hand .
Example Sentences
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If, as some say, the death of print is at hand, Mr. Wright has at least hosted a terrific wake.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
However it said that a lower court would have to determine if the use of the search in the case at hand was in fact reasonable.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
Another issue at hand is what the deals mean for SpaceX’s own models.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026
"I did your honor," Bolton said about whether he committed the actions at hand today.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
And sure you hear that sometimes here, men are men after all, but more of the time the Noise is songs or it’s prayers or it’s directed to the work at hand.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
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