hand running

Definition of hand runningnext
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hand running The desire to have a steady hand running foreign policy meant that getting him through the Senate would be easy. Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026 Jomo Fray’s camera basks in textures the same way the scenes are immersed in sounds, focusing on the child’s fingers caressing the fish scales or her hand running through the babbling creek. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2023 But Tom doesn't have the wheels and isn't as confident with the ball in his hand running as Joe is. Kyle Brown, The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2023 Seen sitting before a fireplace, Reedus was captured from behind in an all-black ensemble with his hand running through his long dark hair, as Nova sat beside him in a pink outfit with her blonde locks flowing down her neck. Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 26 Nov. 2022 That strategy worked well throughout Harden's two-year partnership with Paul, as Coach Mike D'Antoni always had an experienced hand running the offense. Ben Golliver, courant.com, 12 July 2019 The first lady, who speaks French, also has experienced hands running the kitchen, pastry shop and florist’s lair. Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand running
Adverb
  • Their concentrations then increase at successively higher trophic levels (levels of the food chain) as organisms consume contaminated prey.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Samsung has successively shaved a few millimeters off every year, taking a leap last year with the Z Fold 7.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • When Nugent-Hopkins and Hyman have played together (while away from both McDavid and Draisaitl), the tandem has delivered a 50 percent goal share in 360 five-on-five minutes.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Suggest a game, make something together, or choose an activity that takes the pressure off the conversation.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • She’s repeatedly called on global leaders to advocate for a ceasefire in Gaza.
    Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Floods have repeatedly reshaped cities, destroyed communities, and caused some of the largest death tolls ever recorded from natural disasters.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Hand running.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20running. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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