come in handy
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"Pakistan has traditionally enjoyed a positive reputation for its use of language in bilateral and multilateral negotiations," the former ambassador added, skills that had "come in handy".
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
"It's now come in handy because shipments from Iraq and most of the Middle East have fallen heavily."
From Barron's ● Apr. 26, 2026
She said the organisation had also come in handy for providing pants, trainers and shoes, as well as helping her to get the specific fleeces her special needs daughter required.
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2026
A fair share of nasty feedback lands in my mailbox, so I wondered if the auto-response tool could come in handy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2026
There are bottles of Sloan’s Liniment, which Mam says will come in handy when we get cramps and pains from the damp.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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