hand
noun
the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb.
have handed
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present perfectof hand.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The Bath Astronomers and Astro Thoughts have handed out more than 7,000 pairs of free eclipse glasses to young people in the area along with guidance for teachers and safety advice for parents, Holboche said.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
She was so thrilled by my interest that she would have handed over anything that fit, and I stayed up late hemming the dress by hand.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
Video footage of a captured U.S. airman in enemy hands would have handed Tehran a major propaganda tool and a source of leverage at a critical moment in the war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
The recent selloff may have handed investors a compelling entry point into two software giants as they enter into their next phase of AI-led growth.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 10, 2026
Then she would have handed over everything that had been hers alone.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
