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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"We want to bury our relatives," she said, adding: "We want them to hand him over so we can identify him and be certain."
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
The provision can require so-called insiders to hand over any resulting profits to the company—though the rule is rarely invoked, especially by the company itself.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
District Judge P. Casey Pitts weighs whether a Texas grand jury can force the California medical center to hand over its files to the Food and Drug Administration Office of Criminal Investigations in Kansas.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Law enforcement can still compel companies to hand over user activity if they believe a crime has been committed.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
She wanted to hand the plant, a housewarming gift, to Valley and Mrs. Pepperhorn...the soon to be ex-Mrs.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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