outstretched
Example Sentences
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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
Some, who climbed on top of one partially destroyed market, tossed food and bottles of water down below, where people gathered with arms outstretched.
From BBC • Oct. 31, 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
So, Vincent did, nailing his fifth three-pointer over the outstretched hand of the 6-9 Flagg, drawing more cheers from the pro-Lakers crowd.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025
He stood up, pushing the sleeping-bag roof aside, and felt through the darkness, stumbling with his hands outstretched in front of him, walking only about ten feet away.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
Vocabulary lists containing outstretched
"A Poison Tree"
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"The Tragedy of Hamlet," Vocabulary from Act 2
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Selection Vocabulary 1, Unit 6
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