Example Sentences

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“But look at us now!” he said, arms upraised.

From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2023

In Game 3 of the 1932 series at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, the Yankees’ Babe Ruth gestured with an upraised finger toward the Cubs pitcher, Charlie Root, and walloped his next pitch for a home run.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2022

"Yes," says the cartoon man, wearing a yellow necktie and gesturing with upraised hands, "I can't emphasize enough that it provides significant profit to your practice."

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2021

Located 300 feet above the canyon floor, it’s been described as a playground of upraised sandstone.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2021

But a man is walking into the center of the painting with one hand upraised.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins