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have a hand in

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: 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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Interestingly, fans of The Bodyguard will have a hand in titling the new Netflix movie — keep an eye on the Instagram pages of Meester, Padalecki and Center to find out more. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2025 The Instagram post hints at something new taking the place of Marina’s Tapas that the team will have a hand in. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2025 Levi also shared his simple skincare routine — and how the women in his household have a hand in it. Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025 Small businesses have a hand in nearly every step of the medicine manufacturing pipeline. Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025 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 30 Nov. 2025.

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