hands

Example Sentences

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So, the industry is sitting on its hands.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The state “is making clear that patient care must remain in the hands of licensed professionals,” Bonta said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The 145th FA Cup final takes place at Wembley on Saturday but will it be Manchester City or Chris Sutton's old club Chelsea who get their hands on the famous old trophy?

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Put that setup in the anything-goes hands of Schoenbrun and it should make for a combustible combination of genre, persona, desire and fun.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

I deathgrip Dara’s hands, hoping that she hasn’t given me away.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith