hands

Example Sentences

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Like many others, McIntosh hoped to get his hands on the brightly coloured watch -- sold in store for $400 to $420 to resell it immediately at a huge mark-up.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

"I used to have three workers. Now I work with my own hands."

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

She said she would like to think he would win the by-election, but added that she believed "he'll have a fight on his hands".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The state “is making clear that patient care must remain in the hands of licensed professionals,” Bonta said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

I leaned forward, elbows on the table and chin resting on my hands.

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