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In the judicial equivalent of throwing his hands up in frustration, Judge Jesic cut the two-day resentencing session short two weeks ago and ordered everyone to return on May 9.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 May 2025
Mitchell noticed Siakam in front without a hand up and lifted for the jumper.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Gordon has the size to not get bullied by Leonard’s considerable strength, the lateral quickness to stay in front of him, and the experience to get a hand up and contest without fouling too frequently.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
According to the source, the uncomfortable moment came during a blindfolded segment when Luenell, 66, ran her hand up Davidson’s leg — all on live TV.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 May 2025
Mitchell noticed Siakam in front without a hand up and lifted for the jumper.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Gordon has the size to not get bullied by Leonard’s considerable strength, the lateral quickness to stay in front of him, and the experience to get a hand up and contest without fouling too frequently.
—Joel Rush, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
According to the source, the uncomfortable moment came during a blindfolded segment when Luenell, 66, ran her hand up Davidson’s leg — all on live TV.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Hand up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20up. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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