hand on
Example Sentences
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His 6-year-old son, Kingston, put his hand on Eleri’s shoulder for additional comfort.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Yasmin wipes her tears, and Harper puts a comforting hand on her friend’s shoulder.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026
Actor Michael Douglas, a longtime Riley friend who was on hand on Sunday, says Riley's trademark swept-back hairstyle inspired the look for his 1987 Oscar-winning role as banker Gordon Gekko in "Wall Street."
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
Jens Berthel Askou's side also have a game in hand on the top two, trailing Hearts by 10 points.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
I put my hand on his shoulder and patted his thin back.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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