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 Other experts note that the items with the highest price tags typically change hands in private sales. Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 10 June 2024 But the defense goes hand in hand with the pitching. Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 10 June 2024 Democracy and economic development must go hand in hand. Gail M. Gerhart, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024 Her famous colleagues were quick to offer a hand in the comments section. Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for hand in 

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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 16 Jun. 2024.

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