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Meanings of outstretched in English

Outstretched.

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Usage of outstretched in English
1
The outstretched planes of the Cross swept up as though in torment.
The Metal Monster
2
Mrs. Gray stood in the wide hall with hands outstretched in welcome.
Grace Harlowe's Junior Year at High School / Or, Fast Friends in...
3
He stepped forward, one hand outstretched as if he'd take my hand.
A kiss of shadows
4
Their arms were outstretched; their eyes burning like the eyes of seraphs.
The Precipice: A Novel
5
Within a few steps I found a building with one outstretched hand.
Small favor
6
She laid the snowy perfumed bells in his outstretched hand, and said:
Infelice
7
In a flash I froze, my outstretched hand remaining suspended in mid-air.
The Paternoster Ruby
8
The anger died in her eyes and she took his outstretched hand.
The Victim: A Romance of the Real Jefferson Davis
9
My favourite sporting moment is the outstretched right leg of Sergi Roberto.
The Irish Times
10
After the debate wrapped, Bernie Sanders outstretched his hand to Elizabeth Warren.
The Irish Times
11
He stood up with the bundle of notes outstretched in his hand.
Young Mr. Barter's Repentance / From "Schwartz" by David Christi...
12
In the porch she was met with outstretched hands and eager greetings-
The Clever Woman of the Family
13
Father had one hand outstretched, the other hand gripping a recessed handhold.
Earth Unaware
14
Here are little holes where her outstretched heels rested in the sand.
The Country Beyond: A Romance of the Wilderness
15
Without a word she placed the two cigarettes in his outstretched palm.
The Man from Brodney's
16
Evangeline froze, arms still outstretched from her attempt to prevent a fall.
Too wicked to kiss
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Outstretched across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common
Ireland
Less common