handy
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Handy was born in New York and appeared in a string of films and TV shows over six decades, often as a supporting character or for a small number of episodes.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Handy, John Lee Hooker, Son House, Ike Turner and Sam Cooke all hailed from or lived for a while in this blues mecca.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Col Nick Handy, the senior explosives officer leading the operation, said the bomb could not be moved because its fuses could not be fully assessed.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
According to the company’s official history, the concept for Home Depot came to Blank and Marcus after they had both been fired from another home improvement store called Handy Dan.
From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026
On Tuesdays Wednesdays, and Saturdays, I worked at a convenience store called Handy Stop, which is located right beside I-40.
From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley
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