on the arm
Example Sentences
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"In Ireland, it was kind of a different perspective," chuckled Martin and touching Trump on the arm, as he referred to Churchill's controversial role during Ireland's war of independence from Britain.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
The VAR, Michael Oliver, only looked at the first touch on the arm.
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026
“Lighten up on the arm gestures,” he shouts to another.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025
“And some even other worse-named bands than that,” he quips, that self-deprecation once again coming through as he sinks into a chair, playing with a fraying piece of fabric on the arm.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025
“No” Madeline snaps, slapping her hand down on the arm of her chair.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
