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palm

[pahm] / pɑm /












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Digital forensics researchers were quick to explain the "extra" finger: a trick of light that made part of his palm resemble an additional digit.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

A week later, Exxon told investors algae could become a more prolific source of biofuel in the near term than agricultural products such as sugarcane and palm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Billy hails from a herd in Malaysia that was culled to clear land for palm and rubber plantations, according to the zoo.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

“It sounds a little bit like palm reading to me,” he said, “just with a scientific cast to it.”

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Renn leaned over and spat into his palm.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver