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
As they left the site, Arnault, visibly energized by the scale of the undertaking, turned to Beccari, smiled and tapped him on the arm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025
Actress and singer Teyana Taylor, who hosted Vogue's live stream of the red carpet, arrived in custom Marc Jacobs on the arm of costume designer Ruth E. Carter.
From BBC • May 5, 2025
“And some even other worse-named bands than that,” he quips, that self-deprecation once again coming through as he sinks into a chair, playing with a fraying piece of fabric on the arm.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025
My buddy Taylor, who is slightly more observant than the others, notices my absence, and raps me gently on the arm.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
