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outstretch - use in sentences
Object
- arm: The father stands on the ground below with outstretched arms, calling to his son, " Jump!
- paw: The next ball is tipped off outside edge but drops inches short of Strauss's outstretched paws.
- palm: The card is shown front and back before being placed in the magician's outstretched palm.
- wing: The bird even rock hops with outstretched wings to emphasize its power.
- finger: Adam's left hand reaches out and is touched by the outstretched finger of God.
- hand: His victory salute included pointing inwards with both outstretched hands: " Look at me, " he was clearly saying.
Preposition: with
- palm: How many times did you see a white-shirted player standing with his arms outstretched with palms up saying ' what for?
Infinitive complement
- dry: Cormorants can often be seen on the rocks with wings outstretched to dry.
Modifying Another Word
- fully: Front of Trunk Stretch Lie down on the floor, fully outstretched.
- far: The death casualties in Bomber Command far outstretched those of any other arm of the services.
- slightly: Keeping your arm slightly outstretched allows you to keep the line taut and clear of your hoses and tank.
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