hand

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West Suffolk Council leader Cliff Waterman, a Labour member, said he hoped the vote would give him a "strong hand" when speaking to the government.

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

Kelce's teammates from the Kansas City Chiefs are also expected to be on hand.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

French captures that sense of urgency in his figure who strides forward, musket in hand, roused to action by something perceived in the distance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

He takes my hand and guides me up, so that I am standing before him.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold