come in handy
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Those are the types of stocks that could come in handy right now, since so many across the market are running out of steam after seeing major rallies.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
Such status could come in handy if consumers tighten their budgets on the back of broader inflation and higher interest rates.
From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026
Cards that offer outsize rewards or cash back on travel-related purchases can come in handy if prices go up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 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
Okay, so sometimes technology did come in handy, but he wouldn’t be telling Foaly that.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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