How to Use handy for in a Sentence

handy for

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• His wealth may well come in handy for that purpose.
  — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
• So keep this one handy for V-Day.
  — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
• The microwave comes in very handy for both fresh and frozen spinach.
  — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
• Keep a bag handy for quick treats or fun party favors.
  — Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
• That's pretty darn handy for a little amp.
  — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026
• Make sure to keep this recipe handy for when raspberries are at their peak.
  — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
• There are also deals on home goods that will come in handy for cold weather.
  — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023
• The clear plastic is see-through which comes in handy for art and design projects.
  — Billy Cadden, Popular Science, 23 Aug. 2023
• Binder clips or paper clips are handy for holding ends and edges while your glue dries.
  — Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
• That may come in handy for planning the best trick-or-treating routes in your area.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
• Keep an empty candle jar handy for holding any spare change.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
• Disconnect all hoses after use, drain and keep them handy for the next time.
  — Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2024
• Again, the metal plate comes in handy for more stubborn wrinkles.
  — Erinne Magee, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2023
• Hoosiers should keep an umbrella and rain jacket handy for the next three months.
  — John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2023
• Keep this cleaning guide handy for the next time pesky hard water stains appear.
  — Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
• That should all come in pretty handy for folks who have to drive in sub-zero climates.
  — New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2026
• These records go back at least a month and are handy for a superficial look at your sleep health.
  — PCMAG, 17 Oct. 2024
• Press and hold the light button for a night light option, handy for late-night bathroom runs.
  — Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
• The settings come in especially handy for those who love to bake.
  — Rennie Dyball, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022
• But the feature can also come in handy for people who aren’t hard of hearing.
  — Chris Smith, BGR, 24 Sep. 2022
• Shoppers agree that the bottles are compact and handy for air travel and more.
  — Taniya Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2024
• The gondola whisks guests around the resort and is handy for getting about.
  — Paula Conway, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
• The muddler is handy for mashing up sugar cubes and bitters, too.
  — Sean Evans, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2023
• This is handy for recipes that call for a very specific amount of time whisking or mixing.
  — Rachel Center, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2023
• An Oslo Pass is handy for riding the tram, train, bus, and ferry.
  — Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
• Keep flour, a box of baking soda, and salt handy for your baking projects instead.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
• In terms of light, the Nova boasts a glare-free neutral light, which comes in handy for video calls.
  — Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
• The best deals are on last season’s outerwear that will come in handy for next fall and winter.
  — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
• Sure, a car comes in handy for big Costco trips or driving across town in a downpour.
  — Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
• So, enjoy the milder air during the day, but keep that umbrella handy for the evening.
  — Justin Lewis, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025