outstretched
Example Sentences
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Sheets, backpacks, and outstretched bodies transform the emblematic seafront promenade into an open-air dormitory for a few hours.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Holbeche said enthusiasts should scout out a location beforehand using an outstretched hand.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Instead, the Lakers superstar pulled up straight over the top of Bryant’s outstretched arm, dropping a fadeaway jumper softly through the net.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
But when Boozer tried to throw a pass across half-court to a wide-open teammate, Demary’s outstretched hand deflected the ball and began to make the miracle possible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
Captain was a massive specimen—spanning the width of Clare’s outstretched arms.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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Vocabulary lists containing outstretched
"A Poison Tree"
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Selection Vocabulary 1, Unit 6
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