handy for

idiom

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

Examples of handy for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Extra on-barrel controls are handy for photographers and videographers alike. PCMAG, 16 May 2024 An Oslo Pass is handy for riding the tram, train, bus, and ferry. Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024 Minhaj studied political science, which has come in handy for his career — both on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and his Patriot Act show. Kaitlin Stevens, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024 One of the first shortcuts Robles ever made could come in handy for anyone with a long commute. Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024 When fully loaded, the twin compression straps come in handy for balancing weight and keeping gear in place. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024 The extra pouch comes in handy for smaller items that can easily get lost (think: makeup, keys, or credit cards). Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024 Introduced in 2022, the Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week app returns this year and comes in handy for access to a list of the participating restaurants, menus, locations, hours of operation and more. The Enquirer, 14 Apr. 2024 The gloves are also handy for work in brushy yards and will protect against scratches from branches, insect bites, and poison ivy. Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024

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“Handy for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handy%20for. Accessed 20 May. 2024.

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