hand in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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He also played a crucial hand in the final of the 2022 T20 World Cup, when England defeated Pakistan in Melbourne.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
"I don't believe that hardliners currently have the upper hand in Iran," said Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
Despite being known for his hand in hit-making, Davis offered a different vision of his life’s work in an interview with The Wall Street Journal in 1995.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
I wish the internet looked like Matt Damon, or like lines of light written by an invisible hand in the night sky.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
“Right you are, Danny!” she said, and waved her hand in the air.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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