near at hand
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And then finally, I would just say that there is something about Alexa near at hand that is also useful.
From The Verge ● Oct. 12, 2021
A can or glass of Diet Coke is always near at hand, in lieu of a morning coffee but then also, let’s face it, throughout the day.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2021
Other documents, such as your ID and medical insurance information, should also be near at hand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2021
All are on vital, return-to subjects, which is why I keep these precious things, in no particular order, near at hand on the shelf.
From New York Times ● Dec. 14, 2017
Somewhere near at hand, though out of sight, there was a clear, slow-moving stream where dace were swimming in the pools under the willow trees.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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