in hand

Example Sentences

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Paddle in hand, he now collects the rubbish that accumulates in the reeds along the swampy banks to sell to recycling companies.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The United States has the resources for this sort of diplomacy well in hand.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Xi went further, saying "the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation" and "Make America great again" can go hand in hand.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“Based on customer demand and order in hand, we are more optimistic about our overall business for this year compared to last quarter,” the Shanghai-based company said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

They mostly talked to the people of the North End, listened to stories, and took care of the land with assorted donated trash pickers in hand.

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