took in hand

A form of take in hand — To take charge of, especially for purposes of discipline or improvement.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of take in hand
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APA

took in hand. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/took%20in%20hand

MLA

“took in hand.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/took%20in%20hand. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “took in hand,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/took%20in%20hand.

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