hand on
Example Sentences
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He has also pledged a heavy hand on crime, which polls show is voters' main concern.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
A year ago, Danniel Flowers played quarterback for Crenshaw High despite a broken hand on his non-throwing hand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
From leading by 105 runs with nine second-innings wickets in hand on the second afternoon, the tourists were beaten before the day ended.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
A company called Bear-ier Solutions recently beefed up her wiring after a bear surprised Ziegler when she returned with balloons in hand on her 91st birthday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
With one manicured hand on the top of the across-the-aisle seat in front of her, the haughty speaker from my conference pivots to address us.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
