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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So they reached for a symbol close at hand: that of Native people.
From Slate • Jul. 3, 2026
The question at hand is SpaceX’s turbocharged market value, and whether it’s sustainable.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
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
Another issue at hand is what the deals mean for SpaceX’s own models.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026
He let Mama sneak her arms around him and lay her head on his chest instead of breaking away to get on with the business at hand.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
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