give a hand
Example Sentences
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In the wake of the Artemis II mission’s successful end, we have to give a hand not only to its remarkable crew but to whoever was in charge of their social-media strategy.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
“Can we give a hand to the medical team for their assistance?”
From Washington Times • Jan. 27, 2023
One question stood out to her after watching the film: “How can our congressional leaders uplift us, and not necessarily give a hand out, but a hand up?”
From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2022
But, like so many in the Ukrainian diaspora, he says he felt the need to give a hand.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2022
Every lad here will give a hand; all the civilians will join in with our soldiers, and will show our friends the Boers that we mean business.”
From With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War by Brereton, F. S. (Frederick Sadleir)
