hand on

Example Sentences

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A throng of women assembled outside to show their support, and she acknowledged them with a slight nod and a hand on her heart.

From BBC

The hero of the book, then, is the unassuming Mr. Spielberg, who keeps a steady hand on the tiller of his movies and his career and has enough modesty, or decency, to balance his immense talent.

From The Wall Street Journal

With a brisk nod, she steps back and puts one hand on Lily’s shoulder.

From Literature

Camille places her hand on my shoulder.

From Literature

But the way they’re leaning toward one another, Aunt Melissa with one hand on her brother’s shoulder, seems almost loving.

From Literature