get a hand
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Still, he said: “There’s a lot of different interests that want to get a hand in the pie.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
The Galaxy’s most dangerous first-half chance came in the 19th minute when Frei laid out to get a hand on a shot from Joveljic, pushing it away at the far post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2024
"If the keeper didn't get a hand on it, it's a goal, therefore it's a shot on target, therefore my bet should've won," he claims.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2024
Emery gave LSU its first lead late in the third quarter, breaking one tackle attempt in the backfield and having three other defenders get a hand on him.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 1, 2022
From time to time he would begin to slip sideways from the saddle, but Ser Roily would get a hand on him and yank him upright once again.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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