hand in

verb

handed in; handing in; hands in

transitive verb

: submit sense 2
hand in your homework

Examples of hand in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Quantum computing and world-class U.S. research universities have grown hand in hand, fostered by a policy environment that encourages scientists and entrepreneurs to commercialize academic research. Jungsang Kim, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024 Teigen — who also wore a bow in her hair — also shared a video of herself and Legend walking hand in hand at the hotel. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024 Simons is hardly the only economist baffled by how well the labor market has held up as inflation has cooled significantly, given the two typically don’t go hand in hand. Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024 Through this approach, Vision Marine is accelerating the advancement and widespread adoption of electric boating, promoting a future where efficiency, performance, and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024 Grande was spotted by fans leaving the theater, hand in hand with her boyfriend Slater. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2024 Our strategy goes hand in hand, offering our content on these same platforms. Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024 The price was $380,000, and the house changed hands in February. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024 Wing House first changed hands in 1989, when it was purchased by a local physician, who kept it for about a decade. Mark David, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hand in was in 1623

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“Hand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20in. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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