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The DeathAdder has a curve at the center of its body, which holds your hand in a more natural, ergonomic position—ideal for players with larger hands who prefer a full palm grip—whereas the Viper is flatter and lends itself to claw- and fingertip-grip styles.
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Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
As the GIs raise their guns, a pudgy hand in the backseat tears a strip of white cloth from his companion’s petticoat for the chauffeur to hang out the window.
—Alice Kaplan, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Back in January, one of Saldaña's twin sons gave her hand in the kitchen.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Though fest organizers have not specified whether films in this section will be playing with any talents in tow, Italian director Gianfranco Rosi is expected to be on hand in Istanbul to be honored with a career award.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
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Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
As the GIs raise their guns, a pudgy hand in the backseat tears a strip of white cloth from his companion’s petticoat for the chauffeur to hang out the window.
—Alice Kaplan, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Back in January, one of Saldaña's twin sons gave her hand in the kitchen.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Though fest organizers have not specified whether films in this section will be playing with any talents in tow, Italian director Gianfranco Rosi is expected to be on hand in Istanbul to be honored with a career award.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand in
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Campusano then turned in his first bit of heroics, lining a double to left field to tie the game.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Adebayo turned in one of his worst offensive performances of the season in Tuesday’s loss to the Raptors, finishing the defeat with just seven points on 2-of-13 shooting from the field, 1-of-7 shooting on threes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The plans submitted by the president say that the Eisenhower Executive Office Building is an eyesore that has long been criticized and has fallen into disrepair since its completion.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The auction allocates securities based on the bids submitted, with primary dealers often purchasing a significant share and then distributing those securities in the secondary market.—
Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Apr. 2026
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Min Aung Hlaing, who had attained the rank of senior general, last week relinquished his post of commander-in-chief because the constitution prohibits the president from simultaneously holding the top military position.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Mostly because this lesson required me to relinquish my take-home treats.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Having come within an overtime goal of the summit three years ago, the Gophers’ fan base is starving for the first new NCAA title banner to hang inside 3M Arena at Mariucci since a wunderkind named Thomas Vanek willed Minnesota to a title in 2003.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ladytron willed themselves into existence some 25 years ago, writing their names in the residue of icy-hot heroes like Kraftwerk, Soft Cell, and Gina X.—
Jesse Dorris,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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Officials ruled former Wild forward Frederick Gaudreau held Wallstedt's glove hand down with his stick, preventing him from making the save.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Companion planting is an age-old practice, and many strategies have been handed down from generation to generation.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The handwash sink faucet was dispensing pre-mixed water inside the restroom.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Do not dispense into unlabeled trash bags.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Hand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20in. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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