at hand

Example Sentences

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Bear markets rarely emerge without warning, not that one is necessarily at hand, but subtle signs of distribution often build quietly before becoming more pronounced.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 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

Are there any other items that you kept on your desk or close at hand as you wrote this book?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

The dawning of reality should be close at hand now for England players - 'maybe it's not you, Scotland, maybe it's us'.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Matthias wished that he could see around the back of the chair to confirm his discovery, but he had to bring himself back to the issue at hand.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques