at the hand of

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He’s also undergone various interpretations at the hand of some of Hollywood’s greatest actors.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2023

In scenes of dark humor, Awad depicts Miranda’s humiliation and degradation at the hand of her students, the dean and the administrators at her college, and her therapist.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2021

According to a raft of statements, Paxton took issue with Paul’s treatment at the hand of federal authorities and decided to launch an investigation of his own.

From Washington Times • Nov. 9, 2020

Sometimes a mall matters more as a plot device than as a commentary on corporate hegemony in 2019 or the choking out of independent businesses at the hand of large corporations.

From Salon • Jul. 10, 2019

I tell thee, Ribâta," and his voice rose high with anger—"I tell thee that should Babylon ever fall it would be at the hand of a priest.

From Istar of Babylon A Phantasy by Potter, Margaret Horton