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And nine out of ten put their hands up into the air.
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Throwing one’s hands up, in resignation or indifference, captures the anarchy that seems to characterize our digital lives.
—Roger J. Kreuz, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
Except Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto came free as a rusher off Mariota’s left, alertly got his hands up and knocked the ball down.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
Close put her hands up and shrugged off the moment.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Dec. 2025
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Throwing one’s hands up, in resignation or indifference, captures the anarchy that seems to characterize our digital lives.
—Roger J. Kreuz, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
Except Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto came free as a rusher off Mariota’s left, alertly got his hands up and knocked the ball down.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
Close put her hands up and shrugged off the moment.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Hand up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20up. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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