How to Use handy in a Sentence
handy
adjective
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That’s where a UPF shirt like this one can come in handy.
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Kristine Thomason,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2024
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That's where the Gear Box 3500, comes in handy, for bigger stuff.
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WIRED,
3 Nov. 2023
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That's where the site's best-seller lists come in handy.
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Lindsey Greenfeld,
Peoplemag,
9 Dec. 2022
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That's why nail grinders with two or more speeds are handy.
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Lauren Corona,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2023
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Plus, the handy heel strap on most models keeps your feet snug and in place.
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Lily Wohlner,
Women's Health,
11 July 2023
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The case even comes with an extra strap for your wrist that’s handy and chic.
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Rudie Obias,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Sep. 2023
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Now, some of those DIY skills might be coming in handy.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2023
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These last couple of episodes the tissue box came in handy.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
15 May 2024
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That could come in handy, as the sport has struck a 10-year deal to keep racing in Vegas.
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Sahil Kapur,
NBC News,
22 Nov. 2023
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Your renters policy may still come in handy if you’re forced to move by the storms.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2024
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Packed in a hurry, the raincoat came in handy after all.
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Sarah Matusek,
The Christian Science Monitor,
18 Aug. 2023
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This is where a fish oil supplement can come in handy to be a source of omega-3s.
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Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd,
Health,
22 Aug. 2023
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Here’s how to cleanse your home with a handy bottle of shampoo.
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Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2024
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The extra height isn’t just handy when blasting through over rock and desert scrub.
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Mark Phelan,
Detroit Free Press,
19 Nov. 2022
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Therefore, the sensor will come in handy in AR apps like the Measure apps.
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Chris Smith,
BGR,
5 Dec. 2022
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Tap or click here for direct download links and more tricks to get the most out of this handy tool.
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Kim Komando,
USA TODAY,
27 Nov. 2022
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There won’t be much rain, perhaps a few showers, but keep the rain gear handy.
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Kxas-Tv (nbc5),
Dallas News,
28 Mar. 2023
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Luckily, there’s a handy trick that can help quickly cool your body when the heat gets the best of you.
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Maryal Miller Carter,
USA TODAY,
19 July 2023
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As a bonus, your purchase comes with two brush heads and a handy travel case.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
9 Oct. 2024
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There is even a handy official guide on Steam to help set it up.
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PCMAG,
14 Aug. 2024
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The kit even has a handy net bag to let brushes dry after cleaning.
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Toni Sutton,
Peoplemag,
15 Mar. 2024
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Keep a towel handy to wipe it down after opening the lid to dump in food scraps.
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Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2024
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People will want to watch the sky and keep an umbrella handy.
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Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2024
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Each tool is etched with the All-Clad logo and has a handy hanging hole for storage.
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Phoebe Sklansky,
Parents,
7 June 2023
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This is where the Abound and Interval programs come in handy.
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Kim Westerman,
Forbes,
1 Nov. 2024
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The 24-year-old’s lack of social media came in handy in recent weeks.
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Starr Bowenbank,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2023
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So just keep your wallet handy and your WiFi cracking along at high speed as the low prices roll in.
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Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
15 July 2024
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This will come in handy in the numerous fight scenes that pepper the series.
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Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Aug. 2023
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Grab your credit card and keep your wish list handy: The best Prime Day deals 2023 are here for a second round.
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Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
11 Oct. 2023
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Plus, the pants come with handy pockets for your phone, keys, or wallet — because who needs a bag when you’ve got built-in convenience?
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2024
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