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

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The two cinema legends — Coppola is also a Venice film festival Golden Lion honoree from 1992 — adorably walked hand in hand down the red carpet to the openingnight ceremony. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025 The 2025 Beverage Testing Institute’s American Whiskey Judging spotlighted some of the most exceptional examples, proving that creativity and craftsmanship can go hand in hand. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025 Plum had the ball in her hands in the final seconds and was heavily guarded by several Wings players. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025 Housing creation must go hand in hand with preservation. Kenneth W. Jenkins, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hand in

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 30 Aug. 2025.

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