hand

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First, walking upright freed the hands from locomotion, creating new pressures that favored more specialized and asymmetric hand use.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

In the kitchen, hand-carved ceramic birds, whales, elephants and owls look out from the counters, surrounded by lidded cache pots and heavy candlestick holders that feel good in your hand.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was on hand in Norfolk, Virginia to welcome home the largest aircraft carrier in the world, the US military said on X.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Snippets of Mozart’s, on the other hand, pop up in action movies, video games and TV shows all the time.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Holding it in my hand, I finally understand what Mr. Harris was trying to tell me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam