go hand in hand
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Economic security and national security must go hand in hand and investment analysis must be more rigorous, now more than ever.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Whether it's the Super Bowl or the World Cup final this summer, a big sporting event and a half-time show tend to go hand in hand.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
Excessive power and instability go hand in hand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Reduced armor may go hand in hand with other helpful social traits, including cooperative foraging, shared nest defense, and division of labor, all of which tend to become more pronounced as colonies grow.
From Science Daily • Dec. 22, 2025
“When the year turns,” came the answer, “Nyessos and Malaquo go hand in hand, and the elephants show stripes.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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