in hand

Example Sentences

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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

We sit here on day one with New Zealand four down, two new batters tomorrow, nightwatchman at one end and the new ball in hand.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

I sit with a small plate of snappy chorizo and olives, a vermút in hand, and let the ghosts argue around me.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

Now that we have this solution in hand, we see that it is indeed creative, but nothing beyond human imagination or capability.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2026

It took the techs a moment, but they eventually had her in hand and led her off the platform.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin