a hand at
Example Sentences
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Your critics say you had too heavy a hand at the SEC.
From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026
Now, actor, writer and director Michael Angarano tries a hand at something different in “Sacramento,” a film that, despite its title, is only partially set in California's capital.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2025
Everyone needs a hand at one time or another, the retired X-ray technologist said.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2022
When Hutchinson recounted this at the hearing, she placed a hand at the base of her neck.
From Washington Post • Jul. 1, 2022
“After the tragedy, I said, ‘Mabel, now that you’re out of a job, why don’t you come give me a hand at the cafe.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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