near at hand
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And then finally, I would just say that there is something about Alexa near at hand that is also useful.
From The Verge ● Oct. 12, 2021
While the second condition has been satisfied - the Fed's gauge for inflation has been above 2% for several months - Powell indicated that meeting the other two conditions was anything but near at hand.
From Reuters ● Aug. 27, 2021
A can or glass of Diet Coke is always near at hand, in lieu of a morning coffee but then also, let’s face it, throughout the day.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2021
Other documents, such as your ID and medical insurance information, should also be near at hand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2021
Somewhere near at hand, though out of sight, there was a clear, slow-moving stream where dace were swimming in the pools under the willow trees.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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