handy
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It was handy to have the directions spoken in my ears.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Physical texts still come in handy for writers browsing for the facts that inspire clues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
It was a strong showcase of his talent and served as a handy introduction to his music just before he signed with the renowned label Matador.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
That’s where Cook’s position as executive chair will come in handy.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
“That hammer might come in handy next time those iron monsters come ’round.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
One of the handier Tile features is to ring your lost device.
From The Verge ● Jan. 5, 2022
A cookbook can’t get much handier or helpful; the author lists plenty of variations and substitutions for all types of eaters.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 28, 2016
Curiosity is bigger, faster, and handier with tools, and it gets its power from plutonium-238.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2012
Competition to build athletic machines is intensifying as greater processing power makes them nimbler and handier.
From Economist ● Jul. 19, 2012
“I don’t know, except that I was handier than anyone else.”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
“The amazing Master Tool Corporation, a subsidiary of Fly-By-Night Industries, has entrusted who? Me! To show you! The handiest and the dandiest kitchen tool you’ve ever seen.”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 11, 2022
“But it’s really interesting, because if it works, it would be the handiest and cheapest way to enrich their environment.”
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 22, 2022
You'll get the cleaning secrets we've learned from grandma, a guide to our handiest tools and helpers, and so much more.
From Salon ● Mar. 22, 2022
This battery pack may not be able to fill an iPhone 12 or 13 from empty, but it’s one of the handiest ways to keep them topped off.
From The Verge ● Dec. 3, 2021
They demanded a culprit — and Catherine O’Leary was the handiest target in sight.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
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