outstretched hand
Example Sentences
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His attitude is essentially that the EU must take the outstretched hand of whomever the UK puts on the dancefloor to represent them.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
American troops rode horses and carried the flags of both nations before drums rolled and trumpets blared as the crown prince’s limousine rolled up to where Trump awaited with an outstretched hand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2025
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
The dove swoops back down to Celia, settling gently on her outstretched hand.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
