running hands

noun

plural of running hand
as in copperplates

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  1. prints
  2. hands
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  • There are nearly thirty 35mm prints in the program, and for some of them to be seen in original format is a chance of a lifetime.
    — John Bleasdale, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • McLean said the absence of identifiable prints could make jurors wonder whether gloves were used or the items were wiped, potentially viewing the missing prints as evidence of planning.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of prints
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  • But even with that federal response, nonprofit organizations say private donations remain critical to getting supplies directly into the hands of survivors.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • During a situation drill at the end of practice, Williams had Rock Ya-Sin all over him and still caught the ball above his head with two hands.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 31 July 2026
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