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handy

adjective as in nearby

adjective as in adept physically

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That’s one area where having two dozen other composers working in the same building comes in handy.

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It’s replaced chewing tobacco, a habit Zahn quit about four years ago, and it’s come in handy for his portrayal of a coach who needs a nervous habit while praying for wins.

The group started by learning the alphabet and numbers which came in handy when the residents hosted a signed bingo evening.

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This recipe calls for a lot of spices—a nearby South Asian grocery store will come in handy.

Serhant was also once a hand model for AT&T before he launched his real-estate career, which sometimes comes in handy.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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