at hand

Example Sentences

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“We have been using all the tools we have at hand to make sure we don’t get there.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Maintaining rules against some forms of so-called “character” or “propensity” evidence makes sense when the evidence doesn’t say much about the likelihood the defendant committed the crime at hand.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

There will be moments to revel in the Dodgers’ 2025 World Series victory, but the team insists on also focusing on the season at hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

History is at hand if they can reach out and grab it.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Bobby played this form of chess at Nigro’s insistence and wasn’t particularly good at it, but it did quicken his appraisal of the position at hand and forced him to trust his instincts.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady