by hand

PHRASE

manually

Synonyms

WEAK

arduously laboriously strenuously the hard way

Example Sentences

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Traditionally, storyboarding is done by hand or digital illustration through a collaboration between directors and storyboard artists.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Artisan Gianluca Galli was seen kneeling before the mosaic, working to cut new pieces of stone by hand as curious onlookers gathered around him.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

It will be beautiful, made by hand, wrapped in brown paper tied with twine.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Zoo biologist Michele Viana introduced me directly to Miguel, who was raised by hand and bottle-fed in rehab.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Sunny had said that her and her new boyfriend had made them by hand the day before.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore