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“He has a hand in all my success,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
At just six months old, the leaf monkey curled up inside DNP vet Thanawadee Phaichana's rubber-gloved hand is very small indeed.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Right-hander Roki Sasaki, who went on the IL last month with a blister on the middle finger of his right hand, threw a simulated game Wednesday afternoon and could return shortly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
On the one hand, the Treasury would want a yen that’s strong enough to reduce the likelihood that Japan needs to sell Treasury holdings to raise cash.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Sitting before the fire, I slip my hand into Father’s.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
First, after moving the ball into Seattle territory, Maye heaved a long throw down the left sideline that was tipped and wound up in the hands of cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
We would prefer not to put that responsibility entirely in the hands of a family member.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Maybe more employees will quit, forcing A.I. companies’ hands.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
When my Patriots are in a real one, a season-on-the-line one, all hands come off deck.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
I reach out so we can shake hands, but Lafayette is hesitant.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
That would be its own kind of insult, and no one worth admiring wants a roster spot handed to him as a gesture.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
The insider further revealed that the lovers spent 20 minutes exchanging their handwritten vows, and that they handed out custom handkerchiefs, embroidered with a “TT” and lyrics from Swift’s 2014 song “Blank Space.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
Only around 100 bodies have been identified and handed over to families.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
County officials said they handed over roughly $571 million to be distributed to victims in the first tranche of payouts, but have yet to provide the money meant for DTLA’s clients.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Mimi promised, so I handed her the ticket stub.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
I spoke to one of the boat staff, Alessio, after he had finished handing round slices of watermelon to the clientele.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
The Venice Film Festival kicks off on the sun-splashed Lido with a bang on Wednesday, with the glamorous cinema showcase handing George Clooney a lifetime achievement award on its opening night.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Apple shares rose 2.6% to $325.13 as Chief Executive Tim Cook concluded 15 years as the company’s leader, handing the reins to hardware executive John Ternus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
A homeless man reversed the typical pattern by handing out wads of cash to strangers.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
“Wado,” said Ruth, handing Maggie a ribbon of blue raffle tickets.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
