be at hand

Example Sentences

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But as the U.S. housing stock continues to age, he said, a turnaround should be at hand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

These are intentionally not the Kennedy family’s stories or takes from their intimates, but the people who had enough of a professional closeness to be at hand when the assassination happened.

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2023

So far, there has been no indication a deal might be at hand.

From Reuters • Oct. 20, 2023

As the sun sets and Muslims around the world gather to break their daily fasts with generous dinners, Hadiiq Abdulle Mohamed and her family have just water and whatever food might be at hand.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2023

Then, on a brisk September morning, deliverance seemed to be at hand.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer