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Phaedra throws her hands up, denying knowledge of any scheme.
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Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 25 May 2026
The wind pushed the ball just over the fence for a home run, prompting outfielder Carlos Cortes to throw his hands up in a sign of frustration.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Officers noticed the man had a weapon and ordered him to put his hands up.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 15 May 2026
Muncy could only put his hands up in disbelief.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 25 May 2026
The wind pushed the ball just over the fence for a home run, prompting outfielder Carlos Cortes to throw his hands up in a sign of frustration.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Officers noticed the man had a weapon and ordered him to put his hands up.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 15 May 2026
Muncy could only put his hands up in disbelief.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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“Hand up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20up. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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