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in hand

  1. Accessible at the present time, as in The company has very little cash in hand . [Late 1300s]

  2. Under one's control or authority, as in The police had the situation well in hand . [Early 1600s]

  3. In process, being settled, as in He was willing to give full attention to the matter in hand . [Late 1300s] Also see in one's hands .



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Wales' first minister has called for a funding system change, saying she does not want to "continue to go cap in hand" to Westminster.

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They head into day four of the match at Lord's with 69 runs needed to beat Australia and with eight wickets still in hand.

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Local authorities have argued they have the situation in hand and do not need troops.

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Clear, logical thinking and a football fan after a bad defeat rarely go hand in hand, but these friendlies are not without meaning or consequence.

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Belgium only started their campaign on Friday, conceding a late equaliser in North Macedonia to leave them six points behind Wales, albeit with two games in hand.

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