hand running

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Recent Examples of hand running Jomo Fray’s camera basks in textures the same way the scenes are immersed in sounds, focusing on the child’s fingers caressing the fish scales or her hand running through the babbling creek. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2023 But Tom doesn't have the wheels and isn't as confident with the ball in his hand running as Joe is. Kyle Brown, The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2023 Seen sitting before a fireplace, Reedus was captured from behind in an all-black ensemble with his hand running through his long dark hair, as Nova sat beside him in a pink outfit with her blonde locks flowing down her neck. Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 26 Nov. 2022 That strategy worked well throughout Harden's two-year partnership with Paul, as Coach Mike D'Antoni always had an experienced hand running the offense. Ben Golliver, courant.com, 12 July 2019 In a territory where anxieties about China’s hidden hand run deep, her words will change few minds. The Economist, 14 June 2018 The first lady, who speaks French, also has experienced hands running the kitchen, pastry shop and florist’s lair. Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2018 That strategy worked well throughout Harden's two-year partnership with Paul, as Coach Mike D'Antoni always had an experienced hand running the offense. Ben Golliver, courant.com, 12 July 2019 In a territory where anxieties about China’s hidden hand run deep, her words will change few minds. The Economist, 14 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand running
Adverb
  • Incorporating ways to laugh together and have fun can reduce stress and increase communication, trust, and creativity.
    Stacey Stratton, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Osbourne, Iommi, Butler, and Ward haven’t all taken the stage together since 2005, with Ward declining to participate in some of the band’s more recent shows (like their 2016 The End Tour).
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
Adverb
  • Russian officials have repeatedly raised concerns about escalation and the potential for nuclear fallout.
    Dan Gooding Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
  • While administration officials have repeatedly said that regime change is not the objective of the White House, Trump on Sunday evening publicly mused about its prospects if Iran does not come to the negotiating table in good faith.
    Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 23 June 2025

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