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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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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

He draws the art by hand in sections, then scans it into a computer to color in layers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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

From all the way across the room, Oliver met my eyes and grinned, raising his hand in a casual wave.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows