have a hand in
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: to be involved in (something)
She had a hand in designing the new highway.
Did he have a hand in this decision?
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Others questioned if the bride is actually ready to get married, as someone who's looking forward to the wedding should want to have a hand in planning it.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 21 May 2025
The company’s new audio executives will have a hand in determining future products, says Sheikholeslami.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 June 2025
So many different people have a hand in this thing.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
Additionally, the Bank of Japan’s inclination to tighten its monetary policy, which collides with the Asian nation’s fiscal woes, also have a hand in fueling the bond sell-off, said Varathan.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 May 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 21 May 2025
The company’s new audio executives will have a hand in determining future products, says Sheikholeslami.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 June 2025
So many different people have a hand in this thing.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
Additionally, the Bank of Japan’s inclination to tighten its monetary policy, which collides with the Asian nation’s fiscal woes, also have a hand in fueling the bond sell-off, said Varathan.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 May 2025
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“Have a hand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20hand%20in. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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