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

“I do think he has a strong hand — and he’s played it.”

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2024

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

In crunch time, they both want and need a strong hand in charge to execute strategy.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2024

He put his fingers on my shoulder, and Sumac moved closer to my face to make room for the strong hand.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis