in hand

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Definition of in handnext
as in pending
not yet settled or decided Decisions about the allocation of funds are still in hand.

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Recent Examples of in hand Arkansas picked up its two touchdowns in the fourth quarter with the game well in hand. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 In additional footage, the user is seated on top of a seated walker with a cane in hand. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 Born in Florida and raised in Oahu, Hawaii, she can predictably be found by the beach with a book in hand. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 It’s best enjoyed from a window seat with a glass of Trentodoc sparkling wine or a classic Negroni in hand. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in hand

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“In hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20hand. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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