strong hand
Example Sentences
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Toño, who now drives with plain-clothed armed police on board for his protection, wants whoever the next president is to have a "strong hand against crime".
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
He had a strong hand in the distinctive blend of funk, punk rock and jazz created by Joseph Bowie’s Defunkt, a mainstay of the downtown scene.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
He is expected to have a strong hand with companies, stockholdings and even senior executives who don’t meet his expectations, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
“I do think he has a strong hand — and he’s played it.”
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2024
The train came to a full stop and the doors flew open, but just as Sergio was about to step inside, a strong hand on his shoulder pulled him back.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
