close at hand
idiom
: near in time or place
I always keep a few tissues close at hand.
The time for us to leave was close at hand.
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Personal devices are a must, with smartphones, pads, and gaming devices usually close at hand.
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James Robson, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 June 2024
For travelers willing to explore beyond the city, South Africa’s wine country is close at hand in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, and many vineyards offer tastings and meal experiences.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
The current bitterness and bloodshed sadly suggest that such a decision is not close at hand.
—Thomas De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 26 Oct. 2020
Today, the Central Telegraph building houses Russia’s Ministry of Communications, and the secret services are still close at hand.
—Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 29 Mar. 2019
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James Robson, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 June 2024
For travelers willing to explore beyond the city, South Africa’s wine country is close at hand in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, and many vineyards offer tastings and meal experiences.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
The current bitterness and bloodshed sadly suggest that such a decision is not close at hand.
—Thomas De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 26 Oct. 2020
Today, the Central Telegraph building houses Russia’s Ministry of Communications, and the secret services are still close at hand.
—Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 29 Mar. 2019
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“Close at hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20at%20hand. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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