palms

Example Sentences

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As the men spoke softly, one of them spun a small shaft on a flat piece of wood, sliding his palms back and forth and made a small fire that quickly built into a flame.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Referred to as “pretiola,” meaning “little rewards” in Latin, their twists were meant to look like arms crossed in prayer, with the palms of each hand touching the opposite shoulder.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

In the darkness of the night air, it briefly looks as though the women carry silver calla lilies that are blooming from their palms.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Clammy palms, spiked heart-rates, agonising groans and joyful roars - and that's just Steve Cram in the commentary box.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

It turned a pinkish shade that matched the inside of his palms, and then as the color spread outward, it took on the deep brown, nearly black, color of his skin.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste