palms

Example Sentences

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Dmytro Putiata, a former officer in the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces, said his face was in his palms while watching the Hezbollah videos.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

While the other candidates pressed their palms against the podiums, ready to pounce on every question, Becerra clasped his hands like an altar boy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

My friends were skeptical as I placed the uneven, cinnamon-covered blobs in their palms.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Clammy palms, spiked heart-rates, agonising groans and joyful roars - and that's just Steve Cram in the commentary box.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Out on the field, I wipe my palms on my legs.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko