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Recent Examples of hand in Hargitay and Meloni, who portrayed Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler together on the long running NBC crime show, held hands in a photo posted by the Knicks official social media accounts. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025 Here are a few of their best tips for a successful egg-venture that have stood the test of time: Wash your hands in hot, soapy water before and after handling eggs—even if they’ve already been cooked or decorated. Liz Regalia, Parents, 11 Apr. 2025 All nine Red Sox fielders wore ski masks, with only their eyes visible, while keeping their throwing hands in their back pockets to stay warm between pitches. Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 Springtime and seafood go hand in hand, and a no-cook dish like light and tangy ceviche is perfect for these sunny days. Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hand in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand in
Verb
  • He was also nominated for an Academy Award for his turn in American Fiction (2023).
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • According to the documents, Bush was accused of turning in a revised draft of a pilot script for a show about Elon Musk and Tesla on May 22, three weeks into the strike.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Anonymous tips can be submitted at ManateeCrimestoppers.com.
    Michael Moore Jr., Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
  • In one of the more shocking upsets in UFC title fight history, Pena submitted Nunes in the second round, ending the Brazilian’s title reign.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The New York congresswoman had relinquished her No. 4 leadership slot as House Republican Conference Chair since she had been named Trump’s UN pick, and Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) was elected in her place.
    Emily Brooks, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
  • So Paul relinquished the same number of sacks and just one less pressure in 272 fewer pass blocking snaps than Armstead played.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Trump took his message to voters, willing them to contact their senators to get them on board against Kaine’s resolution, which was also sponsored by Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Mark Warner (Va.).
    Filip Timotija, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Williams then backed down toward the rim and effectively willed a shot to go down.
    The Athletic College Basketball Staff, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Shaiman and Wittman’s score is, hands down, among of the best musical theater creations in recent memory.
    Christian Lewis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
  • With the who’s who of Paris Fashion Week in attendance from Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Kelly Rutherford and Leighton Meester — this was hands down one of the most seductive shows, with an abundance of fur and breathtaking silk gowns.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Renee sometimes sang with her hand on her hip, dispensing wisdom, and occasionally dancing on stage with her sister.
    Lisa Tozzi, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Gaudy costumes and secret identities were dispensed with whilst newsreaders and rock songs from the real world were woven into the plots.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025

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