at hand

Example Sentences

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"It's still up to the lawyers to adapt their verification process to the issues at hand," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Matt said the simplicity of writing had been "liberating", allowing him to capture ideas anywhere - whether on his phone, on paper or whatever is at hand.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

But, she said, “I am glad that the topic at hand is being discussed, because that’s incredibly important. I’m glad her voice is being heard.”

From Salon • May 27, 2026

“That’s not what I agreed to do. That’s not the job at hand. The job at hand was to produce a successful roast, which I did.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Still, despite these significant developments, there seems to be a lack of appreciation for the enormity of the crisis at hand.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander