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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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Rather, I’d say scrolling the subreddit is like auditing a university science course where the professor prioritizes discussion, and every classmate is, for once, eager to put their hand in the air.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Cakarel, who has taken a firmer hand in content decisions lately, said “Die My Love” performed exceptionally well on streaming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Intel is the first major chip maker to lend Elon Musk a helping hand in his bid to launch a potentially multitrillion-dollar semiconductor manufacturing project.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Then came a Wilder right hand in the eighth - the punch responsible for most of his 43 knockouts in 44 previous wins.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Jonah waited to answer until he’d darted his hand in and stolen the basketball away.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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