hand on

verb

handed on; handing on; hands on

Examples of hand on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In a clip that shows a conversation with an NRCC staffer and Kaptur, the Ohio congresswoman is seen putting her hand on the staffer’s camera after being asked about Biden’s ability to be the party’s nominee. Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 July 2024 Smiling from a ride at Knott's Berry Farms, the mother-son duo leaned into each other while Brayden placed a hand on his mom's arm. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024 Her parents are smiling, her father with his hand on the girl’s shoulder. Sally Rooney, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024 In our initial impressions going hands on with the game, Rolling Stone noted that its irreverent, self-referential take on its own IP wasn’t just refreshing, but hued closely to the frenetic energy of The LEGO Movie. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for hand on 

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Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hand on was in 1685

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“Hand on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20on. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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