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
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
