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outstretch

[out-strech] / ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ /


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If you lived rurally, if you saw what happens when people’s intentions outstretch their abilities, you would know.

From Washington Post Apr. 10, 2023

When you’re ready to end the flight, simply outstretch your hand to the Pixy, and it returns to your palm.

From The Verge Apr. 28, 2022

I have just enough space that I can outstretch my arm, but not open my hand.

From Seattle Times Feb. 21, 2020

Summitt was empowering women to be themselves, educating women to follow their dreams, and inspiring women to outstretch their society-restricted reach.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 28, 2016

They outstretch their arms and hug me tightly until I bawl and tell them what they want to hear.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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