take a hand in
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But being in power means the party feels it can take a hand in helping to shape events, and the actions which much follow words of solidarity.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2022
In the film, all of the defendants, the service providers, prosecutors and Serita all take a hand in doing so for the greater good, acknowledging that help is the first step.
From The Guardian • Apr. 10, 2019
But Dayan nonetheless found a way to take a hand in the decision-making.
From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2018
Perhaps he’d like to take a hand in making progress move a little quicker.
From Time • Feb. 10, 2015
Perhaps he knew the large, red-faced woman might take a hand in proceedings if he pitched upon the strange boy.
From The Corner House Girls Among the Gypsies How They Met, What Happened, and How It Ended by Hill, Grace Brooks
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