hand in

verb

handed in; handing in; hands in

transitive verb

: submit sense 2
hand in your homework

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It was previously reported that only 149 homes valued at £10 million (roughly $13.2 million) or more have traded hands in the past 12 months, compared with 192 in the prior period. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024 Viola Davis Wears Gucci Actress Viola Davis graced the LACMA Film + Art Gala, walking hand in hand with her husband Julius Tennon. Essence, 4 Nov. 2024 Music and politics have gone hand in hand for centuries. Steve Baltin, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 The score worked hand in hand to convey the boys’ experiences. Fred Topel, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hand in 

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hand in was in 1623

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“Hand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20in. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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