How to Use handy in a Sentence
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That’s where a UPF shirt like this one can come in handy.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2024
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That’s where mobile IV drip services can come in handy.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 May 2024
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This feature uses a handy grid that makes setting allowed and blocked times easy.
—PCMAG, 5 June 2024
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Five pockets, all with either zipper or hook-and-loop closures are handy to keep your goods secure.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
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Keep your gardening shed or garage tidy with this handy wheelbarrow hanger, which holds up to 35 pounds.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2024
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This would come in handy when looking for a specific piece of information because who has time to scrub through hours of video?
—Refinery29 Staff, refinery29.com, 24 July 2024
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The cutting board is a kitchen essential that comes in handy when preparing your favorite meals for family and friends.
—Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
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Keep those tickets handy, once the Powerball releases the results, all winners will be posted here.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 21 July 2024
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The sturdy metal frame is wrapped in water- and UV-resistant rattan and has a handy canopy for keeping cool in the shade.
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
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Stay Hydrated: Keep a water bottle handy and aim to drink plenty of water throughout the day.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 18 July 2024
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Some backyards might require heavier-duty work, and a new (but discounted) trimmer or landscaping chainsaw will come in handy.
—Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
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And that versatility and youth will come in handy since the Olympic tournament will require teams to play six games in 17 days to reach the gold-medal final.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024
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That's where the Gear Box 3500, comes in handy, for bigger stuff.
—WIRED, 3 Nov. 2023
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Plus, the handy heel strap on most models keeps your feet snug and in place.
—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.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Sep. 2023
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That could come in handy, as the sport has struck a 10-year deal to keep racing in Vegas.
—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.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2024
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Packed in a hurry, the raincoat came in handy after all.
—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.
—Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 22 Aug. 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.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 19 July 2023
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The kit even has a handy net bag to let brushes dry after cleaning.
—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.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
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People will want to watch the sky and keep an umbrella handy.
—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.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 7 June 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.
—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.
—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.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2023
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Right then, the satellite is shielded from the solar wind, a handy fact for the researchers wanting to test the effects of the tail alone.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 19 Sep. 2023
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This is where a great car seat and stroller combination comes in handy.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 2 Aug. 2023
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There’s also a handy circle for salting the rim of your glasses.
—Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
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