How to Use hand in in a Sentence

hand in

verb
  • In the video, the pair waved their hands in the air and popped their hips from side to side.
    Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2023
  • The trustees haven't tipped their hand in advance of the meeting.
    The Enquirer, 18 July 2023
  • The dog bites Rose, who was kneeling with his hands in the air, video shows.
    Tamia Fowlkes, Washington Post, 27 July 2023
  • The 30-year-old also boasts some of the best hands in football.
    Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Clothed in their Sunday best, the siblings walked hand in hand to the park.
    John Kelly, Washington Post, 17 July 2023
  • Lily reached across the white linen tablecloth and took his hands in hers.
    Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Coach Dwane Casey rode the hot hand in the fourth quarter and allowed Knox to close out the game.
    Detroit Free Press, 23 Nov. 2022
  • In the next scene, touch-averse Phyllis places Martha’s hand in the same hollow.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 2 May 2024
  • Many of them said Brown was retreating and had his hands in the air.
    Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2024
  • Inside one of the restaurants, a few raised their hands in a pre-trek prayer.
    Julie Turkewitz Federico Rios, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2023
  • With her hands in her pockets, Stone then pulled out a joint.
    William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Leos tend to take on a lot and like to have their hands in many pots at once, Stardust adds.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 23 July 2024
  • Attach one strap or both on the back of your e-reader and slide your hand in.
    Nena Farrell, WIRED, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Seniors Jose Padilla and Will Davis jumped around with their hands in the air.
    Matt Doherty, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The parishioners closed their eyes, bowed their heads and lifted their hands in prayer.
    Emmanuel Felton, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
  • In , Nicole gasped and put her head in her hands in disbelief.
    Daniella Gray, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
  • O’Neill finished both the dress and the coat by hand in her West Village studio.
    Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 20 Jan. 2021
  • The small but mighty spot makes everything by hand in their on-site kitchen.
    Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
  • More homes changed hands in Phoenix than any other metro area, Redfin found.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Here’s a guy that stands with his hands in his pockets all game long and watches the world go by.
    Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Held my cold iPhone for too long while taking pics with bare hands in feels-like temp of 14°.
    Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2024
  • It’s spliced with footage of them in the forest, laying among the foliage, digging their hands in the dirt.
    Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2023
  • In another scene, Grande and the Dahmer star held hands in bed.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Coaches also are wise not to tip their hand in the age of the transfer portal.
    Orlando Sentinel Podcasts, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Nick Williams and Sebastian Joseph-Day had their hands in there.
    Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2023
  • And then, Swift covered her mouth with her gloved hands in (faux?) horror.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Rest your butt on your heels, knees slightly wider than torso, and hands in lap.
    Madeline Howard, Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
  • All of the men raised their hands in favor of first-degree murder, and none of the women raised their hands.
    William Earl, Variety, 7 Oct. 2024
  • The score worked hand in hand to convey the boys’ experiences.
    Fred Topel, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Travelon Anti-theft Backpack For 65 percent off and just $35, this anti-theft backpack can be in your hands in no time.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024

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