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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Ever mindful of the job at hand, Parton gently steered us back to the awards show, though not before turning to Brooks with a little smile.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
With little information at hand, Bare and her neighbors have coordinated their research.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
But an even bigger fight is at hand: whether these halts on buildouts will eventually lead to permanent bans, or whether elected officials are just kicking the clankers down the road.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
"I’ve been working towards AGI my whole life and now, like many of you, I feel it is close at hand," Hassabis wrote in Wednesday's blog post.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
I chose to ignore her comments and instead kept myself focused on the important matters at hand.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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