hand in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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“He has a hand in all my success,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
"Fact-checking and community notes should go hand in hand. What matters is the quality of the notes, not their quantity."
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
We discover the depth of the supposed conspiracy alongside Béatrice, walking hand in hand into the unknown.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
Of course, a country twang and queer acceptance can go hand in hand, and often do.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Boaz put his hand in his pocket, just as his aunt began to say, “You’re right, Anthony. I misunderstood you. I will not make that mistake again. Now, I believe we are done here.”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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