at the hand of
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He’s also undergone various interpretations at the hand of some of Hollywood’s greatest actors.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2023
In scenes of dark humor, Awad depicts Miranda’s humiliation and degradation at the hand of her students, the dean and the administrators at her college, and her therapist.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2021
According to a raft of statements, Paxton took issue with Paul’s treatment at the hand of federal authorities and decided to launch an investigation of his own.
From Washington Times • Nov. 9, 2020
Sometimes a mall matters more as a plot device than as a commentary on corporate hegemony in 2019 or the choking out of independent businesses at the hand of large corporations.
From Salon • Jul. 10, 2019
Because of the ever-present possibility of assassination at the hand of some disgruntled commoner or a hired killer, only the noblemen of Ammad were allowed to pass that spear-bristling line of guards.
From The Return of Tharn by Browne, Howard
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