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Recent Examples of hand-to-hand
Treutelaar also has the typical tools, including ultrafast hand-to-hand snap times and pinpoint accuracy.
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Lots of shootouts, hand-to-hand fights and chases as Mason desperately tries to get Jessie to safety and avoid getting killed himself.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Sunday, though, will bring sheer hand-to-hand, Elliss-on-Elliss combat.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
The film harks back to Hong Kong action cinema’s golden age, spotlighting authentic martial arts and hand-to-hand combat performed by an international roster of elite fighters.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Lots of shootouts, hand-to-hand fights and chases as Mason desperately tries to get Jessie to safety and avoid getting killed himself.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Sunday, though, will bring sheer hand-to-hand, Elliss-on-Elliss combat.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
The film harks back to Hong Kong action cinema’s golden age, spotlighting authentic martial arts and hand-to-hand combat performed by an international roster of elite fighters.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand-to-hand
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The close-in Washington suburbs are home to a handful of beautiful private clubs — all of them expensive.—
Barry Svrluga,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Over several hours, the American warships and supporting aircraft mounted a layered defense, firing their five-inch naval guns and their close-in weapon systems known as CIWS, officials said.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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The initiative will bring together agents from across the country in what the bureau describes as a structured team-building exercise aimed at reinforcing physical readiness and cohesion across field offices.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2026
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By depicting the most awkward and unpleasant aspects of puberty — from raging hormones to physical transformations and much, much more — the series helps dispel the embarrassment and shame associated with adolescence.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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This hybrid dish is full of shortcuts and convenient ingredients, but the end result is packed with big, bold flavors.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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The fossil fuel economy has long relied on a convenient separation between climate science and legal liability.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Additional offerings include acupuncture, cupping, energy healing, somatic energy release therapy and Reiki, according to The Ranch.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
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For fascia release for stress or mental health, Bruin suggests working with a somatic therapist who’s trained in trauma’s effect on the body.—
Scott Haak,
EverydayHealth.com,
6 May 2026
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Sharpen the service with a quick in-room tutorial on lights, a/c, curtains, and handy bedside tablet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Use clarifying shampoo at least once a week and keep dry shampoo handy to soak up extra sweat and oil.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
20 May 2026
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In laying out his corporeal stepping stones, Faulkner leads us to our own discovery of Caddy’s and Quentin’s feelings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Lowery manifests that vision as a swirling tangle of red fabric that acquires an almost corporeal form, a mesmerizing jolt of color in the sumptuous darkness of DP Andrew Droz Palermo’s visuals (Rina Yang shot the concert scenes).—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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The charity reports a 70% increase in multi-animal incidents across England and Wales since 2021, defining such cases as those involving 10 or more animals.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Regulators are trying to push drug development into a post-animal testing era.—
Meghana Keshavan,
STAT,
19 Mar. 2026
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In 1980, Russ applied to the security team and has held positions there ever since, including roles as a corporal, lieutenant, chief, and captain, according to a press release provided by the park.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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Nova Scotia police corporal Mandy Edwards previously told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) that animals could pose a threat to hikers in the region.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hand-to-hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand-to-hand. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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