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.
—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.
—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
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.
—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
Adverb
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Thanks to the South's long growing season, many crops, such as beans, can be planted and harvested successively over a longer period of time.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Established in 1948, North Korea has been successively ruled by male members of the Kim family.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Non-stretch fabrics quickly become uncomfortable mid-flight, but this Anrabess Two-piece Set is made from soft, stretchy material that moves with your body while still looking put together.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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If things feel scattered or stuck, pull it together.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
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Police say video from the scene shows Portugues getting into her car, turning around on the dead-end street, and repeatedly driving toward the worker in an apparent attempt to hit her.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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While the major offices are all using Tyler’s system to generate bills, a final launch has been delayed repeatedly as new fixes for refunds and handling of overdue payments often uncover fresh and unexpected problems to solve.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Hand running.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20running. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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