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strong hand

NOUN

heavy hand

Synonyms

WEAK

big stick firm hand iron boot iron hand tight rein tight ship

NOUN

iron hand

Synonyms

WEAK

big stick control firm hand grip heavy hand high hand iron boot iron fist iron rule jackboot mailed fist tight grasp tight hand tight rein tight ship

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The Chinese leader seemed to have a strong hand as he negotiated with the US president too.

From BBC • May 20, 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

Some university leaders may be trying to demonstrate a strong hand in managing their campuses, but the message they communicate is the opposite.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2024

The document isn’t gospel, but it does guide funding with a very strong hand.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2024

As he stumbled back inside, a strong hand caught his arm.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins

strong hand

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