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Bagayoko shouted to the police, according to video of the standoff that went viral, his arms outstretched as he leaned against the students at his back.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

His opponent responds by juggling his outstretched palms in a "6-7," a viral youth meme that has no fixed meaning but has become so ubiquitous that even Pope Leo has taken to performing it.

From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026

Holbeche said enthusiasts should scout out a location beforehand using an outstretched hand.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

Molly Haynes, a first-timer, posed with outstretched arms under a big red Buc-ee’s sign, while Rose Schneider captured the moment on her phone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

Knees bent, swords outstretched, a seemingly natural extension of the arm, point at an invisible foe.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes


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