Example sentences of "[be] [adv] [prep] hand " in BNC.
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| 1 | Indoors , power supplies are generally on hand , and the camcorder can be run either directly off the mains via its adapter or on the battery which can easily be recharged between times . |
| 2 | Plans to extend the scheme to other Bank premises in Edinburgh are already in hand and waste paper from Registrars and Stationery Departments will soon end up being recycled . |
| 3 | From Councillor Mrs Beth Robertson to Miss M. Froude of 41 Baberton Mains Lea stating that her suggestions to increase the park patrol presence and plant more trees are already in hand . |
| 4 | Some excellent plans are already in hand ranging from video coffee mornings during half term week to a whole day of movement aiming to raise £200 in one go . |
| 5 | But managers say repairs are already in hand . |
| 6 | Our knowledgeable staff are always on hand to help you with your requirements , be they large or small , and our prices will pleasantly surprise you ( though not our competitors ! ) . |
| 7 | Mr. and Mrs. Moonen are always on hand to help with your holiday plans and ensure your stay is comfortable . |
| 8 | In addition , our teams of financial specialists are always on hand to advise on and implement the most appropriate service for a particular business and to train their staff . |
| 9 | Since my husband died two years ago , my daughter and her husband are always on hand to help and cheer me up . |
| 10 | ‘ Because they can be integrated with existing toys they are always on hand to provide a natural stimulus for discussions throughout the child 's nursery and playgroup experience . ’ |
| 11 | Food and drinks are always at hand , but not petrol — garages close at 7pm and only one opens on a rota basis . |
| 12 | The AOI staff are always at hand to advise members on legal aspects of the industry , such as contracts , copyright , ownership of artwork , royalties and fees . |
| 13 | Lots of tavernas and restaurants are near at hand and Faliraki 's great nightlife is within easy walking distance , approximately 15–20 minutes away . |
| 14 | Oilskins and boots are near at hand , |
| 15 | There are fine views of the old town from here , and the remains of the original Roman customs house are near at hand . |
| 16 | We are also on hand to give advice on how to get the best from the instrument and on new developments . |
| 17 | Plans are also in hand to extend the railway to Beckton in the far east . |
| 18 | Plans are also in hand for a major conference in 1993 entitled ‘ Europe after 1992 ’ , which will examine Europe 's relationship with the Third World . |
| 19 | Probably of equal importance will be the appearance of a large number of demonstration TEI-conformant datasets , for which plans are also in hand . |
| 20 | A table or trolley of relevant books and resources could be constantly at hand when teaching history . |
| 21 | ‘ I 'm awfully behind hand with work . |
| 22 | When it came to shopping , which is after all one of the main features of urban living , the average Parisian was a provincial who liked to choose his butcher and baker and who wanted them to be near at hand . |
| 23 | But an effective biological weapon — in the shape of a rather peculiar Chinese fish — may be near at hand . |
| 24 | But an effective treatment may be near at hand . |
| 25 | She never felt comfortable on entering a room full of strangers , and she hoped Bridget would be near at hand . |
| 26 | The reception office should be so organised that all sources of information necessary to answer enquiries are immediately to hand . |
| 27 | Now they accepted Tina as a daughter , and were constantly on hand with advice and assistance . |
| 28 | As Miranda was halfway down the dark and narrow stairwell , she realised who it was who had so disarmed Madame that she had not scolded Marie-Angèle ( for not being downstairs to hand , to run the message up to Mlle Everard ) , or waited to reproach Miranda herself for allowing visitors to call without appointments and cause all this trouble to her hostess in the Hotel Davenant . |
| 29 | When he did encounter problems , remedies were easily to hand . |
| 30 | Sir Robert last night rejected calls for his resignation and explained that 50 of the recommendations made by Sir Anthony were already in hand or implemented at an estimated cost of £20 million . |