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
With a new sense of responsibility he brought his eyes back to the ground near at hand, studying the next move.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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