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handy

[han-dee] / ˈhæn di /




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Plus, they’re open 24 hours, which sometimes comes in handy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

It also shows how Colbert customized his place in late-night with a source of material he always had handy: self-mockery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

This is where smart diplomacy, backed by a credible, proportionate threat of force, sometimes comes in handy.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

It’s also handy when you’ve run out of bread and don’t feel like going to the store but still want something warm and homemade.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Finally, something I’d learned in this world was going to come in handy.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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