handy for

phrase

British
: near to
My flat is handy for the underground.

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Having multiple worlds all in one orbit might be handy for interplanetary travel. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026 Poet-characters are handy for asking whether resistance to this tide is worth it. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 Remember these data points Whenever you’re confronted with a California naysayer, record the following points and keep them handy for future use. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 The long right arm of Kendall McDowell came in handy for Sandburg. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handy for

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“Handy for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handy%20for. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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