have a hand in
idiom
: to be involved in (something)
She had a hand in designing the new highway.
Did he have a hand in this decision?
Examples of have a hand in in a Sentence
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Native American tribes in particular have a hand in the history and cultural significance of the style.
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Julian Randall, Essence, 6 June 2024
In his role, Zito has to have a hand in every part of hockey operations.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2024
The tactic was a way for Schiff, 63, to have a hand in choosing his preferred opponent, which generated a good deal of hand-wringing and commentary.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
The Oscar winner did, however, have a hand in the creation of what’s elegantly placed on a luxe tray in front of her: a three-piece Chopard high jewelry set comprising a necklace, earrings and oversized ring (all one of a kind) featuring emeralds, turquoise and rubellite gemstones.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
The students would audition for parts, work in the backstage crew and even have a hand in creating the sets, lighting and sound effects, her son said.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 21 Jan. 2024
Several groups with varying levels of jurisdiction have a hand in operating the Walk of Fame, including the City Council, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the Hollywood Historic Trust.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2023
Did Kate Middleton’s mom really have a hand in her daughter dating William?
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2023
Not that Murdoch hasn’t tried to have a hand in how those bundles come together.
—WIRED, 21 Sep. 2023
Julian Randall, Essence, 6 June 2024
In his role, Zito has to have a hand in every part of hockey operations.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2024
The tactic was a way for Schiff, 63, to have a hand in choosing his preferred opponent, which generated a good deal of hand-wringing and commentary.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
The Oscar winner did, however, have a hand in the creation of what’s elegantly placed on a luxe tray in front of her: a three-piece Chopard high jewelry set comprising a necklace, earrings and oversized ring (all one of a kind) featuring emeralds, turquoise and rubellite gemstones.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
The students would audition for parts, work in the backstage crew and even have a hand in creating the sets, lighting and sound effects, her son said.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 21 Jan. 2024
Several groups with varying levels of jurisdiction have a hand in operating the Walk of Fame, including the City Council, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the Hollywood Historic Trust.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2023
Did Kate Middleton’s mom really have a hand in her daughter dating William?
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2023
Not that Murdoch hasn’t tried to have a hand in how those bundles come together.
—WIRED, 21 Sep. 2023
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