hand

Example Sentences

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King Charles has played a part in a historic hand ba' game in the Scottish Borders - despite some concern from his security guards.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

On the other hand, most of us can’t spend weeks away from our jobs for undisclosed reasons, either.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

Women dry coffee in the sun and hand pick beans.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

The cowboy grips its reins and mane with one hand, his sole sure purchase on the almost upright animal, and flings out his free arm to balance himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

It happens now, when he looks up to find that, once again, I can’t stop myself from staring at him, and he suddenly glances down at the hose in his hand.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith