at hand

Example Sentences

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The task at hand is to open the Strait to allied ships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

“That’s not what I agreed to do. That’s not the job at hand. The job at hand was to produce a successful roast, which I did.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 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

I try to banish everything I've just seen from my mind; it's the only thing that will let me focus on the task at hand.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse