palm
Example Sentences
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As the total attendance for the Test went past 200,000 – a record for the Adelaide Oval – showman Lyon had the expectant crowd in the palm of his hand.
From BBC
Find insight on precious metal futures, palm oil and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.
“I can see the palm trees moving back and forth and the hummingbirds in the morning,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times
Down the beach, a young woman kneels, eyes closed, palms up, praying.
From BBC
South: Newsom is a masterful communicator, has great stage presence, cuts a commanding figure and can hold an audience in the palm of his hand when he’s really on.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.