outstretched hand

NOUN

olive branch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

overture

WEAK

dove of peace friendliness hand of friendship offer of peace parley peace offer peace pipe peaceful approach

NOUN

peace offering

Synonyms

WEAK

dove of peace expiatory offering expiatory sacrifice hand of friendship heave offering irenics olive branch piacular offering piaculum present sacramental offering sacrifice sin offering whole offering

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But when Boozer tried to throw a pass across half-court to a wide-open teammate, Demary’s outstretched hand deflected the ball and began to make the miracle possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

But government spokeswoman Pilar Alegria told a press conference that "all relationships have their ups and downs" and that they would continue to work with "dialogue and an outstretched hand".

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

So, Vincent did, nailing his fifth three-pointer over the outstretched hand of the 6-9 Flagg, drawing more cheers from the pro-Lakers crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

"In his reporting there was always the outstretched hand of a shared humanity," Little said.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2023

But her outstretched hand caught a rain gutter, bringing Tally to a sudden halt.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

outstretched hand

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