as in successively
in succession without others coming in between
worked on repairing the fencing for five days hand running
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Recent Examples of hand running
The desire to have a steady hand running foreign policy meant that getting him through the Senate would be easy.
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Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Jomo Fray’s camera basks in textures the same way the scenes are immersed in sounds, focusing on the child’s fingers caressing the fish scales or her hand running through the babbling creek.
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Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Nov. 2023
But Tom doesn't have the wheels and isn't as confident with the ball in his hand running as Joe is.
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Kyle Brown,
The Enquirer,
9 Apr. 2023
Seen sitting before a fireplace, Reedus was captured from behind in an all-black ensemble with his hand running through his long dark hair, as Nova sat beside him in a pink outfit with her blonde locks flowing down her neck.
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Nicholas Rice,
Peoplemag,
26 Nov. 2022
That strategy worked well throughout Harden's two-year partnership with Paul, as Coach Mike D'Antoni always had an experienced hand running the offense.
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Ben Golliver,
courant.com,
12 July 2019
In a territory where anxieties about China’s hidden hand run deep, her words will change few minds.
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The Economist,
14 June 2018
The first lady, who speaks French, also has experienced hands running the kitchen, pastry shop and florist’s lair.
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Washington Post,
24 Apr. 2018
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Jomo Fray’s camera basks in textures the same way the scenes are immersed in sounds, focusing on the child’s fingers caressing the fish scales or her hand running through the babbling creek.
—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Nov. 2023
But Tom doesn't have the wheels and isn't as confident with the ball in his hand running as Joe is.
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Kyle Brown,
The Enquirer,
9 Apr. 2023
Seen sitting before a fireplace, Reedus was captured from behind in an all-black ensemble with his hand running through his long dark hair, as Nova sat beside him in a pink outfit with her blonde locks flowing down her neck.
—
Nicholas Rice,
Peoplemag,
26 Nov. 2022
That strategy worked well throughout Harden's two-year partnership with Paul, as Coach Mike D'Antoni always had an experienced hand running the offense.
—
Ben Golliver,
courant.com,
12 July 2019
In a territory where anxieties about China’s hidden hand run deep, her words will change few minds.
—
The Economist,
14 June 2018
The first lady, who speaks French, also has experienced hands running the kitchen, pastry shop and florist’s lair.
—
Washington Post,
24 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand running
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Brazilian Carlos Alberto Parreira has the record number of World Cup appearances as a coach with six, but not successively.
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Most recently, analysis of pollen trapped in the ship’s waterproofing layers have yielded insight into repairs made successively in other locations throughout the Adriatic Sea, according to a paper published in the journal Frontiers in Materials.
Adverb
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The 44-year-old singer's children, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, made a rare joint public appearance at Paris Men's Fashion Week after TMZ reported that the two would achieve a runway milestone together during the days-long sartorial event overseas.
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The hot dog itself has enough snap and flavor to stand on its own, but the chili brings it all together.
Adverb
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Trump has repeatedly maligned Haitian immigrants, including falsely accusing the Haitians who are living in Ohio of eating people's pets.
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That meant fewer shots on target and a lot more fouls with players crashing on the pitch repeatedly.
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“Hand running.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20running. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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