outstretched
Example Sentences
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His opponent responds by juggling his outstretched palms in a "6-7," a viral youth meme that has no fixed meaning but has become so ubiquitous that even Pope Leo has taken to performing it.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
He marked his latest score by mimicking England footballer Jude Bellingham's familiar outstretched goal celebration.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
His attitude is essentially that the EU must take the outstretched hand of whomever the UK puts on the dancefloor to represent them.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Instead, the Lakers superstar pulled up straight over the top of Bryant’s outstretched arm, dropping a fadeaway jumper softly through the net.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
I distracted myself by focusing on the birds that had perched on the tree stumps, one holding its wings fully outstretched as if to dry its feathers in the breeze.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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Vocabulary lists containing outstretched
"A Poison Tree"
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"The Tragedy of Hamlet," Vocabulary from Act 2
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Selection Vocabulary 1, Unit 6
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