outstretched
Example Sentences
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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
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
It is surrounded by colorful animals who are repairing the robot as it holds a red, yellow and blue parrot in its outstretched hand.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026
Van Helsing started angrily at the first sound, but his face softened and a glad look came into his eyes as I cried out: “Quincey Morris!” and rushed towards him with outstretched hands.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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Vocabulary lists containing outstretched
"A Poison Tree"
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Selection Vocabulary 1, Unit 6
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