in hand

Example Sentences

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Reduced armor may go hand in hand with other helpful social traits, including cooperative foraging, shared nest defense, and division of labor, all of which tend to become more pronounced as colonies grow.

From Science Daily

Rangers fell 12 points behind the leaders, albeit with a game in hand.

From Barron's

State media shows Serdar regularly appearing with a shovel in hand planting trees.

From Barron's

She might have jumped with another offer in hand but, without one, she waited for the ax to fall and got three months’ severance.

From The Wall Street Journal

Defeat means Celtic remain six points behind Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts - albeit with a game in hand - but Nancy has urged the fans to "keep faith".

From BBC