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

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

From BBC • Mar. 13, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Passing under the protection of the Yard ’s Great Gate allowed workers a small smile of relief and permission to apply their minds and bodies to the tasks at hand.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield