at hand

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Between deliveries he wandered to the leg side to steady himself before reengaging with the task at hand.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

And it’s my job to help families come to their decision by offering as much information as I can provide about the topic at hand.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

“We will now begin to expand inland…creating additional freedom of maneuver for U.S. forces,” said Caine, adding, “we have sufficient precision munitions for the task at hand, both for offense and defense.”

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Chait did not mention Carvalho, but alluded to the difficult situation at hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

It was well to have a comfort in store on Harriet’s behalf, though it might be wise to let the fancy touch it seldom; for evil in that quarter was at hand.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen