handiwork

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The list is the handiwork of his daughter, Kazuko, who also contributes several lovely concluding pieces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The task took her two months but the result was worth it when she saw the head of state step out onto the presidential balcony in her handiwork.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

The CHP deemed the creative handiwork unworthy and cited the driver with a fine of $197 for driving without a proper license plates.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

It suddenly started to rain, so Garcia Venegas quickly grabbed some plastic to cover his handiwork, but he never got the chance to use it.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2025

There is thus comparatively little risk, but also little adventure, in their handiwork, which as a consequence tends to become routine.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson