1.   He shook his head and raised his palms skyward.

2.   He raised flat palms and raised his eyes skyward.

3.   One chorus dissolved into whispered prayers by both fathers, who spontaneously shut their eyes and raised their palms, while the others bowed their heads in silence.

4.   The police officer raised his palms, and the spectator raised his.

5.   Then, inevitably, just as one would expect in the United States, some wise guy raised his palms toward the television and feigned puzzlement.

6.   Palms raised for prayer, they face a cross covered in carnations, roses and jasmine, lighted by candles and accompanied by statues of saints.

7.   When asked about the future, however, he simply raised his palms heavenward.