hand on
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Even when Johnson produced a modest wedge shot, as he did on the 11th, he holed the putt from off the green to get to 18 under and place one hand on the inaugural trophy.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
While Russia managed to guard its upstream assets from Chinese ownership, Beijing held the upper hand on pricing, securing a heavily discounted rate tied to oil prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Firefighters aided by better weather on Saturday gained the upper hand on one of Spain's deadliest wildfires as survivors described "horrific" and terrifying moments as they escaped the flames.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
Tucker jogged off the field into the dugout, his hand on his right side as he talked to hitting coach Aaron Bates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
I put my hand on the handle and looked back at her.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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