hand in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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The mining company said it had strong relationships with Indigenous peoples in the Pilbara region and that it worked hand in hand with them to manage their cultural heritage "sustainably and responsibly".
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
For Rita Ball there's nothing more meaningful than holding a person's hand in their final moments.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Can’t they work hand in hand, instead of requiring a switch?
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
He had a strong hand in the distinctive blend of funk, punk rock and jazz created by Joseph Bowie’s Defunkt, a mainstay of the downtown scene.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
They laughed at me, but I just joined in, keeping my little brother on my shoulders and my sister’s hand in mine even when she tried to pull it away.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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