hand on

verb

handed on; handing on; hands on

Examples of hand on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Below the Bird photo is a framed front page of the New York Post with a photo of Casey with a hand on his head in frustration. Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024 Expensive sessions, a black market and self-prescriptions: How the wealthy are getting their hands on ketamine. Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024 The study even takes things a step further, suggesting that passengers shouldn't wash their hands on a flight, as the water in the lavatories comes from the same tank. Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024 Streep tried to comfort her by putting her hand on her shoulder, but to no avail. Carita Rizzo, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for hand on 

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Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hand on was in 1685

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“Hand on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20on. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.

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