heavenward

Example Sentences

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The massive wall painting by Robert Vargas offers three different views of the pitcher, including one of his unique high kick and heavenward gaze during his wind-up.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024

To that end, it’s telling that Thiên, first introduced looking downcast and distracted, has by the end turned his gaze quietly heavenward.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2024

One photograph depicts women worshiping in a charismatic congregation, their arms raised heavenward, their expressions ecstatic.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2023

Never were there more fervent prayers borne heavenward.

From Washington Post • Mar. 11, 2023

During the summer months, however, superheated air rises from the scorched earth like bubbles from the bottom of a boiling kettle, rushing heavenward in turbulent convection currents.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer