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Architecture was born around the 27th century B.C.E., when the Egyptian high priest Imhotep discovered columns were handy for keeping roofs in place.
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Adam Morganstern, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2024
In addition to using them to dry yourself off post-shower, microfiber towels also come in handy for cleaning up kitchen spills, makeshift picnic blankets, wiping down van windows, and so much more.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
This belly oil is also handy for a common skin condition called keratosis pilaris (or KP for short), a.k.a.
—Brigitt Earley, Allure, 28 Feb. 2024
This comes in handy for retailers representing luxury segments.
—Alexei Dulub, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Access to more air miles may come in handy for travelers as the price of flights have soared since the pandemic Additionally, most major airlines have increased their baggage fees this year.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2024
There’s a hot markdown on the best-selling Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner, which will be majorly handy for spring cleaning, along with the highly coveted Ninja Creami for delicious frozen treats.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
For example, Google and TikTok owner ByteDance have launched data portability APIs so users can give other developers permission to directly import their data from the gatekeepers’ services—handy for switching service providers, but also potentially for backing up their data.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2024
That will be handy for the days when the calendar has 121 bills ― as has happened.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2024
Adam Morganstern, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2024
In addition to using them to dry yourself off post-shower, microfiber towels also come in handy for cleaning up kitchen spills, makeshift picnic blankets, wiping down van windows, and so much more.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
This belly oil is also handy for a common skin condition called keratosis pilaris (or KP for short), a.k.a.
—Brigitt Earley, Allure, 28 Feb. 2024
This comes in handy for retailers representing luxury segments.
—Alexei Dulub, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Access to more air miles may come in handy for travelers as the price of flights have soared since the pandemic Additionally, most major airlines have increased their baggage fees this year.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2024
There’s a hot markdown on the best-selling Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner, which will be majorly handy for spring cleaning, along with the highly coveted Ninja Creami for delicious frozen treats.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
For example, Google and TikTok owner ByteDance have launched data portability APIs so users can give other developers permission to directly import their data from the gatekeepers’ services—handy for switching service providers, but also potentially for backing up their data.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2024
That will be handy for the days when the calendar has 121 bills ― as has happened.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Handy for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handy%20for. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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