at hand
Idioms-
Also, . Within easy reach, nearby, as in I like to keep my tools close at hand . [1300s]
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Also, on hand . Nearby in time, soon, as in The day of judgment is at hand , or A change of administration is on hand . Also see on hand .
Example Sentences
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Critics, including the leadership of SAG-AFTRA, counter that the displacement is already at hand in subtler ways, with background roles and commercials increasingly filled by digital doubles rather than human performers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
In his paintings Porter synthesized feelings and understanding into a luminous whole, his subjects the people, places and things that were closest at hand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
So they reached for a symbol close at hand: that of Native people.
From Slate ● Jul. 3, 2026
"I did your honor," Bolton said about whether he committed the actions at hand today.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
But Dad brought him back to the topic at hand.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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