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 entered the meeting knowing he had a strong hand.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

Some university leaders may be trying to demonstrate a strong hand in managing their campuses, but the message they communicate is the opposite.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2024

The document isn’t gospel, but it does guide funding with a very strong hand.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2024

I took that long strong hand, looked up into those deep brown eyes, and fell irretrievably in love.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom