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It was originally not called a foul, and a still image of Thomas’ hand in Clark’s throat went viral on social media and stirred up discourse among those in and out of the basketball world.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

A group of volunteers passes buckets of rubble from hand to hand in long lines.

From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026

He also played a crucial hand in the final of the 2022 T20 World Cup, when England defeated Pakistan in Melbourne.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Despite being known for his hand in hit-making, Davis offered a different vision of his life’s work in an interview with The Wall Street Journal in 1995.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Betsie came into the dining room as Mietje was grasping my hand in her two sandpaper ones.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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