have a hand in
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: to be involved in (something)
She had a hand in designing the new highway.
Did he have a hand in this decision?
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So many different people have a hand in this thing.
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Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
Additionally, the Bank of Japan’s inclination to tighten its monetary policy, which collides with the Asian nation’s fiscal woes, also have a hand in fueling the bond sell-off, said Varathan.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Engineers, finance people, technical and operations teams, frontline associates, and more all have a hand in shaping how customers feel about the brand.
—Tomas Gorny, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
And while Goldman didn't have a hand in the Charter-Cox tie-up, fellow portfolio name Wells Fargo was among the firms advising Cox.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 May 2025
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Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
Additionally, the Bank of Japan’s inclination to tighten its monetary policy, which collides with the Asian nation’s fiscal woes, also have a hand in fueling the bond sell-off, said Varathan.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Engineers, finance people, technical and operations teams, frontline associates, and more all have a hand in shaping how customers feel about the brand.
—Tomas Gorny, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
And while Goldman didn't have a hand in the Charter-Cox tie-up, fellow portfolio name Wells Fargo was among the firms advising Cox.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 May 2025
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“Have a hand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20hand%20in. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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