on hand
phrase
Examples of on hand in a Sentence
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Relying on hand tools instead of heavy machinery, firefighters tunneled through unstable debris to rescue a security guard trapped for eight days.
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Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Upwards of 200 cops were on hand to block off the streets around Madison Square Garden and keep watch as celebrities walked into MSG or drove in through a an entranceway shrouded by a tent.
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Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
Rowe made a telling line break from fullback and after a quick recycle Shoeman was on hand to take the ball at pace and crash over.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Keep one on hand to remove stubborn hard water stains safely.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
A lot of people will be on hand to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Anthrocon.
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Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Melanie Ayala, an off-duty Brooklyn EMT, rushed from her place in the crowd to help the man after realizing that there didn't appear to be any medical staff on hand.
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Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Andrew’s younger brother, Prince Edward, was also on hand as Sophie completed the SanDrivingHam Challenge, but the brothers were not photographed interacting with each other.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
When weeknights get hectic, having a few reliable freezer staples on hand can make all the difference.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
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Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Upwards of 200 cops were on hand to block off the streets around Madison Square Garden and keep watch as celebrities walked into MSG or drove in through a an entranceway shrouded by a tent.
—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
Rowe made a telling line break from fullback and after a quick recycle Shoeman was on hand to take the ball at pace and crash over.
—
ABC News,
4 July 2026
Keep one on hand to remove stubborn hard water stains safely.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
A lot of people will be on hand to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Anthrocon.
—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Melanie Ayala, an off-duty Brooklyn EMT, rushed from her place in the crowd to help the man after realizing that there didn't appear to be any medical staff on hand.
—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Andrew’s younger brother, Prince Edward, was also on hand as Sophie completed the SanDrivingHam Challenge, but the brothers were not photographed interacting with each other.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
When weeknights get hectic, having a few reliable freezer staples on hand can make all the difference.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
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“On hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20hand. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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