close at hand

phrase

: near in time or place
I always keep a few tissues close at hand.
The time for us to leave was close at hand.

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Are there parks, restaurants, libraries, and friends close at hand? — Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 When the predator is close at hand, our body activates a set of automatic responses. — Literary Hub, 30 June 2026 The Bewleys keep a set of binoculars and a bird book close at hand to identify different avian species that visit and migrate across the property during the year — white pelicans, sandhill cranes, wood ducks and more. — David Caraccio updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026

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“Close at hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20at%20hand. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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