lay hands on
Example Sentences
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So I completely get why Larry David would lay hands on the world’s kindliest Muppet on live TV.
From Salon • Feb. 9, 2024
"We ask people to abide by the park rules - we cannot physically lay hands on people to get them out of the lake," he added.
From BBC • May 30, 2022
Laird has said the Department of Corrections agreed to Stouffer’s request that the Rev. Howard Potts, a Baptist minister, be allowed to lay hands on him during the procedure.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2021
And Mr. Ramirez is asking for something unusual: He wants Mr. Moore to lay hands on him at the moment of his death.
From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2021
When night came, and the tide changed direction, Kaz forced himself to lay hands on Jordie’s body.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
