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hand in

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verb

  1. (tr, adverb) to return or submit (something, such as an examination paper)

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"Thank you to every single person that had a hand in building that machine," he said, "because it was a magnificent machine."

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Broad had a hand in a Renzo Piano building at LACMA, the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall and his own museum, by Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Beijing recognizes these hurdles and is ready to move away from UHV lines, which goes hand in hand with market reforms that began over a decade ago.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

That record is blemished by his removal from an assignment based on his Francis-like tendencies, which may have had a hand in his failure to rise above the lowest of the U.S.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Andre is waving a hand in front of my face.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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