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Around 350 members of Japan's Self-Defense Forces arrived last week in Borneo's hard-hit West Kalimantan province, with three helicopters on hand to assist with firefighting efforts, the mission's public affairs officer Takeshi Koga told AFP.

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

Also on hand were both Los Angeles mayoral candidates: incumbent Bass and challenger Nithya Raman.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

As of July 31, it had $403 million on hand.

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

“The more money you spend on fuel, the less money you have on hand to pay bills and to profit at the end of the year,” said Scott Litchfield, a truck driver in Boston.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

He put in new window lights too, from glass we had on hand.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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