upstretched
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of upstretched
Example Sentences
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Bouncers scrambled to prevent injuries as bodies went every which way, including parallel to the ceiling on upstretched hands.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 17, 2019
He showed Mr. Winkler how to stretch his dough further, resting it on Mr. Winkler’s upstretched thumbs.
From New York Times ● Aug. 10, 2018
Then I rushed at him, arms upstretched, roaring.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2015
Their arms upstretched, the crowd bobbed to the beat as the duo cycled through their set of hits, and, judging from audience reaction, soon-to-be hits.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 20, 2013
“Ork?” repeated the penguin, nibbling at the metal handle of the refrigerator door with his upstretched beak.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
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