upraised

Example Sentences

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He added that her upraised arms will eventually hold a light that will turn on at night.

From New York Times • Dec. 27, 2023

In Game 3 of the 1932 series at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, the Yankees’ Babe Ruth gestured with an upraised finger toward the Cubs pitcher, Charlie Root, and walloped his next pitch for a home run.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2022

She added an image of an upraised fist pointing toward the name of the country, in Ukraine’s colors of blue and yellow.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2022

"Yes," says the cartoon man, wearing a yellow necktie and gesturing with upraised hands, "I can't emphasize enough that it provides significant profit to your practice."

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2021

Bran was standing over him with upraised wooden sword, ready to whack him again once he regained his feet.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin