near at hand
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But, as Artie discovers, brief communions are possible, and redemption, however modest, is often near at hand.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
The numinous experience, the thrills, they have always been near at hand.
From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2022
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
Hoovers fattened dossier on Oppenheimer eventually landed on Eisenhower’s desk, with Strauss near at hand to interpret.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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