right hand
noun
the hand that is on the right side, or the side opposite that where the heart is.
right hands
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pluralof right hand.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the right hands, it could’ve become a contender in theaters, especially when theaters are lacking good coming-of-age stories.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
It isn’t fun, but in the right hands, it’s an invaluable part of the creative process.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Many molecules come in two forms that are mirror images of one another, much like left and right hands.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
“Hot Dog on a Stick has not been in the right hands ever since the founder died in 1991,” Siegel said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
“In the right hands, yes. Given enough time, I could even make a rough attempt at interpreting it myself.”
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
