on the arm
Example Sentences
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The president patted one student on the arm and asked if he was a "strong person," to which the boy replied "yes, sir."
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
“Lighten up on the arm gestures,” he shouts to another.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 28, 2025
"That's ok, you can just say yes," Trump interjected, giving Mamdani a light tap on the arm and smiling.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025
Alisdair said Pierce moved to sit on the arm of the sofa before the lights went out suddenly.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2025
John was now sitting on the arm of the couch, something that Doris would have his head for if she caught him.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
