a hand
Example Sentences
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After crumpling to the ice, McNabb immediately climbed to his feet, skated off the playing area and headed down the tunnel while holding a hand over his nose and mouth.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Researchers compare the pattern to a hand, where the base of the thumb remains fixed while the fingers spread apart.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
Collina also explained the new rule for players who cover their mouth with a hand, arm or shirt in confrontation with an opponent.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Even more so when the Iranian people inevitably take a hand one day and overturn the game board.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
I try to scurry back to my seat, but the photographer who’s crouched down at the front of the stage holds up a hand to stop me.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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