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
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.
—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
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
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Mary named one of her daughters Salome, after the Hasmonean mother queen Salome Alexandra, who ruled the country from 76 to 67 BC and was married, successively, to both sons of John Hyrcanus, the son of Simon the Maccabee.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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The activity marks the third such year that insiders have sold their post-vesting stock but this period stands out as it's accelerated each year at successively higher prices.—
Nick Wells,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Addressing these together will strengthen quality of life and opportunity across our community.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tuxon AirTag Combination Luggage Lock At 50 percent off, this combination luggage lock will keep your AirTag secure while both work together to protect everything within the suitcase or backpack.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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For example Mitt Romney, who campaigned for president in 2008 and 2012 as a Republican, was repeatedly faced with prejudice against his Mormon faith.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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This report repeatedly misrepresents our efforts to empower parents and protect teens, misstating how our safety tools work and how millions of parents and teens are using them today.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Hand running.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20running. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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