strong hand

Example Sentences

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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

A strong hand — “mano dura” — is popular, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025

Sels went the right way to deny a lacklustre strike from Jack Hinshelwood before standing tall and getting a strong hand to Diego Gomez's powerful hit.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2025

“I do think he has a strong hand — and he’s played it.”

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2024

I took that long strong hand, looked up into those deep brown eyes, and fell irretrievably in love.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom