How to Use handy in a Sentence

handy

adjective
  • The tiny display on the Echo Dot With Clock comes in handy.
    — Parker Hall, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2022
  • So, tin foil—handy for a quick fix, but not for the long game.
    — Elle Turner, Glamour, 6 July 2022
  • That’s where a UPF shirt like this one can come in handy.
    — Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2024
  • Keep your lunch cool and in one piece with this handy box.
    — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 24 Aug. 2022
  • That's where the Gear Box 3500, comes in handy, for bigger stuff.
    — WIRED, 3 Nov. 2023
  • That's where the site's best-seller lists come in handy.
    — Lindsey Greenfeld, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2022
  • But he's been handy in the field at shortstop and scored six runs.
    — Fox News, 26 Aug. 2022
  • That's why nail grinders with two or more speeds are handy.
    — Lauren Corona, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Plus, the handy heel strap on most models keeps your feet snug and in place.
    — Lily Wohlner, Women's Health, 11 July 2023
  • This is where the ability to squint starts to come in handy.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 May 2022
  • Every guitarist seems to have a uke handy in the closet or in the trunk of the car.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Sep. 2022
  • The latter will come in handy for more than just watching the race.
    — Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 23 May 2022
  • That’s where Fox's Big Noon Kickoff, which is in town for the matchup, comes in handy.
    — Tyler Tachman, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Oct. 2022
  • The case even comes with an extra strap for your wrist that’s handy and chic.
    — Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Now, some of those DIY skills might be coming in handy.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Whip up sweet treats and savory sides with this handy duo that’s $20.
    — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
  • These last couple of episodes the tissue box came in handy.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
  • 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
  • Check out Allure's handy guide on how to find your face shape.
    — Wendy Sy, Allure, 28 July 2022
  • 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
  • Here’s how to cleanse your home with a handy bottle of shampoo.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
  • The extra height isn’t just handy when blasting through over rock and desert scrub.
    — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2022
  • Therefore, the sensor will come in handy in AR apps like the Measure apps.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Here's a handy guide with a few tips for making the most the culinary scene on a tight budget.
    — Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 6 July 2022
  • Tap or click here for direct download links and more tricks to get the most out of this handy tool.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2022
  • There won’t be much rain, perhaps a few showers, but keep the rain gear handy.
    — Kxas-Tv (nbc5), Dallas News, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Plus, some offer handy features like an alarm clock, a calendar app, the ability to answer texts, and so on.
    — Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Ahead, discover 20 options designed to delight every type of bride (and to come in handy when the occasion calls for it).
    — Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025

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