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The officers on both sides repeatedly yelled at Lindsey to put his hands up and not to move.
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Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
In the video, Smith can be seen walking slowly toward the threshold with what appears to be a knife in his hand as the officers order him to put his hands up, to get on the ground and to drop the knife.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 5 July 2025
After hearing the verdict, Combs held his hands up in a prayer motion, looking at jury and hugged defense lawyer Teny Geragos.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
One of the teens was shot and the other put his hands up and walked backwards away from Leto.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
In the video, Smith can be seen walking slowly toward the threshold with what appears to be a knife in his hand as the officers order him to put his hands up, to get on the ground and to drop the knife.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 5 July 2025
After hearing the verdict, Combs held his hands up in a prayer motion, looking at jury and hugged defense lawyer Teny Geragos.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
One of the teens was shot and the other put his hands up and walked backwards away from Leto.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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“Hand up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20up. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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