hands over
Example Sentences
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Inside, the joints feature coal- or wood-fired ovens; pizzaioli, like priests, ritually pass their hands over the pies.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
This case presented a strikingly simple question: Does it violate a journalist’s First Amendment rights if they are arrested for requesting and publishing information that a government employee willingly hands over?
From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026
She led them to her kitchen, explaining how she warmed her hands over the open flame of her gas stove.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
“When these podcasters walk on stage … it’s deafening. I have to put my hands over my ears. And I’ve done that many times.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025
“Wow,” Alicia said, her hands over her ears, “your voice just stays really loud.”
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
