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
He will need to start a dialogue, discuss preliminary sketches and take a hand in shaping his legacy.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 17, 2017
A month ago this city-building fake looked as crazy to you as it still does to those of us who haven't been invited to sit down and take a hand in Mr. Cortwright's little game.
From The City of Numbered Days by Francis Lynde
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