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

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

From Reuters • Oct. 20, 2023

By last year, Koch network strategists sensed that victory could be at hand.

From Salon • Sep. 22, 2023

Schulkin said the department hopes the study can function as a “master plan” so if money becomes available in the future, a list of suitable off-leash sites will be at hand.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2023

But Hera had seen to it that sea nymphs should be at hand to guide them and send the ship on to safety.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton