have a hand in

phrase

: to be involved in (something)
She had a hand in designing the new highway.
Did he have a hand in this decision?

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Bergeron is the third player from the 2011 Stanley Cup team to have a hand in the current team. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026 Norris did not have a hand in creating the meme, but its popularity helped cement his cultural legacy. Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026 Throughout her career, Blackman would have a hand in setting institutional priorities, shaping the standards of how these universities identify future leaders, and training the officers who continued to lead elite admissions. Maria Williams, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026 Did Glass Onion have a hand in your casting on the upcoming Netflix miniseries, Vladimir, with Rachel Weisz? Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for have a hand in

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“Have a hand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20hand%20in. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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