outstretched hand
Example Sentences
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Fading away out of the corner of the court and almost into the laps of his teammates on the Hornets bench, Ball hit a rainbow three over Smart’s outstretched hand.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026
American troops rode horses and carried the flags of both nations before drums rolled and trumpets blared as the crown prince’s limousine rolled up to where Trump awaited with an outstretched hand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025
But government spokeswoman Pilar Alegria told a press conference that "all relationships have their ups and downs" and that they would continue to work with "dialogue and an outstretched hand".
From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025
Fortune had again appeared to be on their side when Kossounou blocked Sikou Niakate's shot with an outstretched hand in the box but escaped punishment because the Mali man was offside in the build-up.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2024
Jenny lowered her flat, outstretched hand, so Fred went flat on his belly.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
