hand in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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“We always lend a hand in the face of tragedy,” Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 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
Fans are starting to get used to referees putting their hand in the air and counting down goalkeepers releasing the ball as the eight-second rule has been in use since August 2025.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 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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