Example Sentences

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Dmytro Putiata, a former officer in the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces, said his face was in his palms while watching the Hezbollah videos.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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

“I’m just in the middle here, again, see,” Curtis said to nobody in particular, pressing her palms together above her head.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

On the rooftop - a small garden with large potted palms - they locked the iron door and dragged the heavy planters across it.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Theo immediately unhands me, putting his palms in the air to show he has no intention of touching me again and looking worried and baffled at once.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse