to hand
Idioms-
Also, at hand . Nearby, accessible, as in I don't have the right tools to hand but asked her to get them for me . [c. 1300]
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Also, in hand . In one's possession, as in He had their letter to hand , or She had the money in hand . The first term dates from the mid-1700s, the second from about 1200. Also see hand to hand .
Example Sentences
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Its competitors have accused it of irregular business practices, including winning illegal tax breaks in Kenya and swamping the market with bikes before the battery infrastructure is in place to handle the load.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
“Not enough memory fabs were constructed to handle the amount of memory demand” brought on by generative and agentic AI, added Stifel analyst Brian Chin.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 28, 2026
Speaking to reporters after the hearing, US Attorney Kelly Hayes said Bolton knew how to handle classified information and with whom he could share it.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
With the changes, MS NOW will still have 20 hours of live programming each weekend and will be staffed to handle breaking news.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
“Someone to handle the media and coach you about what to say in public.”
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
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