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The expectant mom pulls a picture of the sonogram from behind her back and shows the boys, who throw their hands up excitedly.
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
At the end, the band walked down the extended Main Stage to take a group bow as the crowd threw its hands up and cheered.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Across the United States, weather patterns have been so volatile and punishing in recent years that even expert gardeners are throwing their hands up.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Then, Wes shows up with Jules Zoblonsky (John Ales), our resident creep who hangs around the scene, who not only put his hand up another hostess’s skirt, but also drugged Anna’s drink the night of her assault, as later confirmed by security camera footage.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
At the end, the band walked down the extended Main Stage to take a group bow as the crowd threw its hands up and cheered.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Across the United States, weather patterns have been so volatile and punishing in recent years that even expert gardeners are throwing their hands up.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Then, Wes shows up with Jules Zoblonsky (John Ales), our resident creep who hangs around the scene, who not only put his hand up another hostess’s skirt, but also drugged Anna’s drink the night of her assault, as later confirmed by security camera footage.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Hand up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20up. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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