strong hand
Example Sentences
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He had a strong hand in the distinctive blend of funk, punk rock and jazz created by Joseph Bowie’s Defunkt, a mainstay of the downtown scene.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
He is expected to have a strong hand with companies, stockholdings and even senior executives who don’t meet his expectations, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
Kylian Mbappe took full advantage that night but, this time, Pope got a strong hand to Ousmane Dembele's spot-kick to briefly quieten the Parc des Princes.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026
“I do think he has a strong hand — and he’s played it.”
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2024
His strong hand ended the furious civil wars and brought about the Pax Augusta, which lasted for nearly half a century.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
