on hand
Idioms-
In one's possession, available, as in The business needs to have enough cash on hand . [c. 1100]
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Present, as in Jim was always on hand to help . [Mid-1800s]
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Soon, imminent. See at hand , def. 2.
Example Sentences
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Hyperscalers have been financing their data-center race increasingly with borrowed money and some stock issuance, rather than simply with cash on hand.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Weeks before its opening in Los Angeles, the Lucas Museum will be on hand to share new details about its exhibits.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Cedars-Sinai told The Times in a statement it typically keeps enough vials on hand for the initial treatment of a handful of patients at any given time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
"Having cash on hand gives you some sense of control and security," one woman in Moscow told the BBC on condition of anonymity.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Often, though, there were no painkilling drugs on hand.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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