at hand

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But new research suggests they may struggle with something humans do every day: staying focused on the task at hand when distractions get in the way.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

But, she said, “I am glad that the topic at hand is being discussed, because that’s incredibly important. I’m glad her voice is being heard.”

From Salon • May 27, 2026

“Our focus and priority today is on working with emergency services and the relevant authorities to address the issue at hand and protect the local community,” the spokesperson added.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

A year ago, Warsh could argue both that the Fed needed to restore what he saw as lost credibility and that the conditions for rate cuts were close at hand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Alas, the only books Penelope had close at hand were the cannibal book, her own book of melancholy German poetry in translation, Alexander’s book of Shakespeare sonnets, and Mr. Gibbon’s tome about the Roman Empire.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood