at hand
phrase
1
: near in time or place : within reach
use whatever ingredients are at hand
2
: currently receiving or deserving attention
the business at hand
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Deciding that destiny is at hand, TATA summons guardian robot VAN to prepare for an interstellar journey to Earth.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The mystery at hand, while complicated, doesn’t really offer that much to unravel.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
Whether that cup is half full or half empty is the issue at hand.
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Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The mystery at hand, while complicated, doesn’t really offer that much to unravel.
—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
Whether that cup is half full or half empty is the issue at hand.
—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
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“At hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20hand. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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