Example sentences of "hand [vb pp] over the " in BNC.
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| 1 | The more common form shows the hands in an attitude of prayer , centre-chest height , with the fingertips touching and , occasionally , the thumbs crossed ; the second position involves the crossing of the arms with fingertips at centre chest , the right arm being placed over the left and the fingers of both hands remaining closed but outstretched ; finally , there is the attitude of total repose , legs slightly parted at the knees , the shoulders down and the hands placed over the groin , again with the right hand over the left and the fingers together yet unclasped . |
| 2 | His hands dangled over the sides of the wheelchair as they took him to the salon to meet the Bishop . |
| 3 | So , a cleansing milk a little a amount in the palm of your hand put over the face , then rinsed off with warm water and then you can dry your face with a towel and you would feel then , perhaps , that you 'd really washed your face . |
| 4 | If you are n't using flags , cross your arms in front of your body with your right hand clasped over the left . |
| 5 | Her hand cupped over the receiver , she began to relay the endless continental choices , in a list sounding like a Bavarian family tree . |
| 6 | ‘ C.W. , it 's for you , ’ she called out , her hand cupped over the mouthpiece . |
| 7 | A red-nailed hand flicked over the words as he nodded . |