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The Frankenstein director is one of the only stars pulling a fun pose this year, with his outstretched arms making him the highlight of the front row.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Fading away out of the corner of the court and almost into the laps of his teammates on the Hornets bench, Ball hit a rainbow three over Smart’s outstretched hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

Gusto jumped to head it and the ball landed on his outstretched arm.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

So the ship carried the cranes with their five outstretched booms the long way around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

Then he lays it against her outstretched palm.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone




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