How to Use on hand in a Sentence

on hand

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• When James said the phrase, the large crowd on hand appeared to react.
  — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 17 July 2026
• Free popcorn is always on hand—and there's never a cover charge.
  — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 May 2024
• Keep one on hand to remove stubborn hard water stains safely.
  — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
• Needham, of course, was also on hand to help announce the news of his casting.
  — Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 July 2026
• Staff from Sammy’s Bikes will be on hand to help with minor repairs.
  — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
• Graham had taken in $6 million, with just over $4 million on hand.
  — Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
• While overripe bananas are perfect for the filling, make sure to have a few less ripe bananas on hand for topping it.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
• Always be sure to carry extra water, and consider having a pet first-aid kit on hand.
  — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
• Sandra is adorned with a red tag, which, as the technicians on hand explain, means next of kin are known and yet to be notified.
  — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 July 2026
• Keeping jarred tomato sauce on hand can also come in incredibly helpful in a pinch.
  — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 July 2026
• Rowe made a telling line break from fullback and after a quick recycle Shoeman was on hand to take the ball at pace and crash over.
  — ABC News, 4 July 2026
• The sheriff urged the public to have safety devices like life vests on hand when gathering near bodies of water.
  — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
• Barbera said both Liam and Noel Gallagher would be on hand for the film’s premiere in Venice.
  — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
• Commissioner Rob Manfred will be on hand to introduce the event and call out the names of the top picks.
  — Sam Blum, New York Times, 9 July 2026
• Gilchrest spent the least of the four candidates, with another $35,000 on hand.
  — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
• Grandma probably always had the ingredients on hand to make this cake without having to make a trip to the store.
  — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
• There weren’t nearly as many South African fans on hand in comparison to Canada.
  — Fred Robledo, Oc Register, 28 June 2026
• Try to keep plenty of water, shelf-stable food and prescription medications on hand.
  — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
• And if the Sabres celebrate the division win, Byram and Greenway will get to be on hand for that.
  — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 16 July 2026
• The young princesses were on hand to welcome the Spanish team to a royal reception after their return home.
  — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
• Since having a big chunk of cash on hand isn’t always realistic, many buy-sell agreements are funded by life insurance.
  — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
• When weeknights get hectic, having a few reliable freezer staples on hand can make all the difference.
  — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
• Officials recommend installing a fence with latching gates, keeping a life ring on hand, and ensuring a first aid kit is on the pool deck.
  — Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 29 June 2026
• Shortsleeve sits well-behind Minogue and Healey, with just $602,051 in cash on hand.
  — Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026
• Ahead of Damier, ‘90s house innovator Jovonn will also be on hand to rock the decks.
  — John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 9 July 2026
• O’Hare has over 10 times Simmons’s cash on hand, which is liquid and can be spent on any campaign expenses.
  — Rachel Royster july 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
• A lot of people will be on hand to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Anthrocon.
  — Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 1 July 2026
• Do not fear, InStyle has the experts on hand, ready to style you with the summer’s greatest and latest heatless hairstyles.
  — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026
• After the second quarter, Moskowitz had $931,000 more cash on hand than Singer.
  — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
• The unveiling was set for Saturday, where over two dozen players, coaches and executives were on hand to see it for the first time.
  — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026