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close at hand

[klohs-uht-hand] / ˈkloʊs ətˈhænd /






ADVERB
around
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Mr. Weidensaul explores the practice of “rewilding,” a concept that might be foreign to Americans accustomed to having large tracts of public and private wildlands close at hand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

First, don’t trade too much; second, only buy losers when you are confident that a market bottom is close at hand and a big recovery will follow.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Are there any other items that you kept on your desk or close at hand as you wrote this book?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Huw Jones, one of the most formidable attackers in the history of the Scotland team, dropped a ball with the try-line close at hand.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

He knew what it was that had wakened him—a loud groan, almost a cry, somewhere close at hand.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie




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