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.
    — Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2024
  • That’s where mobile IV drip services can come in handy.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 May 2024
  • This feature uses a handy grid that makes setting allowed and blocked times easy.
    — PCMAG, 5 June 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Keep those tickets handy, once the Powerball releases the results, all winners will be posted here.
    — Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 21 July 2024
  • 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
  • Stay Hydrated: Keep a water bottle handy and aim to drink plenty of water throughout the day.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 18 July 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • That's where the Gear Box 3500, comes in handy, for bigger stuff.
    — WIRED, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Plus, the handy heel strap on most models keeps your feet snug and in place.
    — Lily Wohlner, Women's Health, 11 July 2023
  • The case even comes with an extra strap for your wrist that’s handy and chic.
    — Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Sep. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • Packed in a hurry, the raincoat came in handy after all.
    — Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • The kit even has a handy net bag to let brushes dry after cleaning.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
  • 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
  • People will want to watch the sky and keep an umbrella handy.
    — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2024
  • Each tool is etched with the All-Clad logo and has a handy hanging hole for storage.
    — Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 7 June 2023
  • 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
  • This will come in handy in the numerous fight scenes that pepper the series.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • This is where a great car seat and stroller combination comes in handy.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 2 Aug. 2023
  • There’s also a handy circle for salting the rim of your glasses.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023

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