to hand
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1
as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
At the retirement community there is always a chair to hand in case a resident needs to rest.
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as in accessible
situated within easy reach
He keeps his glasses to hand at night.
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Recent Examples of to hand
The decision is poised to hand candidates and party committees far greater influence over millions of dollars in election spending, particularly in competitive House and Senate races.
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David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
In a recent New York Times op-ed, Bernie Sanders proposed requiring AI companies, such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI, to hand over a 50 percent equity stake in their business to the federal government.
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Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
When the sisters make a new deal to hand over Maggie’s newborn child to be brought up by Evelyn, the sisters have to contend with the devastating consequences.
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Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
Fire departments have also partnered with the APA to hand out buckets so consumer fireworks users can douse used fireworks, reducing the risk of accidental fires.
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Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The Supreme Court is slated to hand down more decisions on Tuesday, when its term ends.
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Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
She was released on bail and ordered to hand in her passport.
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Mike Toole,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Peck, who pleaded not guilty, was released on bail and ordered to hand in her passport, CBS News reported.
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Kc Baker,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
In a recent New York Times op-ed, Bernie Sanders proposed requiring AI companies, such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI, to hand over a 50 percent equity stake in their business to the federal government.
—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
When the sisters make a new deal to hand over Maggie’s newborn child to be brought up by Evelyn, the sisters have to contend with the devastating consequences.
—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
1 July 2026
Fire departments have also partnered with the APA to hand out buckets so consumer fireworks users can douse used fireworks, reducing the risk of accidental fires.
—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The Supreme Court is slated to hand down more decisions on Tuesday, when its term ends.
—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
She was released on bail and ordered to hand in her passport.
—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Peck, who pleaded not guilty, was released on bail and ordered to hand in her passport, CBS News reported.
—
Kc Baker,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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“To hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/to%20hand. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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