lay hands on
Example Sentences
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So I completely get why Larry David would lay hands on the world’s kindliest Muppet on live TV.
From Salon • Feb. 9, 2024
"We ask people to abide by the park rules - we cannot physically lay hands on people to get them out of the lake," he added.
From BBC • May 30, 2022
“Ramirez seeks to have his pastor lay hands on him and pray over him during the execution,” the chief justice wrote.
From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2022
Specifically, he wants permission for his pastor to pray by his side and lay hands on him when his heart stops.
From Slate • Nov. 9, 2021
"With rings on your fingers and gold in your pockets, you can take to the roads like gentlemen. You'll be traveling about in fine coaches. But first you've got to lay hands on the treasure."
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
