at hand
Example Sentences
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In his paintings Porter synthesized feelings and understanding into a luminous whole, his subjects the people, places and things that were closest at hand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
So they reached for a symbol close at hand: that of Native people.
From Slate ● Jul. 3, 2026
However it said that a lower court would have to determine if the use of the search in the case at hand was in fact reasonable.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
"I did your honor," Bolton said about whether he committed the actions at hand today.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Best of all, now that they were home, Penelope could resume teaching properly, with all the necessary equipment close at hand.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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