handy
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Sure, life throws us curveballs—illness, divorce, unemployment—so a little extra cushion can come in handy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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
"It's also really handy instead of texting when I'm walking the dogs."
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
Besides, mice can come in very handy to humans.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
Vocabulary lists containing handy
Words from the 4th of July Songbook
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