hand on
Example Sentences
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“I miss you. Putting my hand on your heart. I’ll see you soon,” it said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Also fueling backlash was the artificial-intelligence-generated image of Trump, in a white robe and a red stole, placing his hand on the forehead of a man in a hospital bed.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
When Trump praised Rubio during his State of the Union, the secretary mouthed “thank you,” placed a hand on his heart, and briefly stood to acknowledge the applause before ducking back into his seat.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Supposedly the ultimate check on power, many became the walking wounded, moving by instinct with a hand on the shoulder of the person ahead of them, like soldiers in the first world war.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
I put the fingertips of my left hand on that old tree’s trunk and felt the smooth, worn, warm whiteness.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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