clutching

Example Sentences

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Clutching his statuette for director, he put the spotlight on the struggling theatrical business and urged distributors and audiences alike to value the big screen.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2025

Clutching the birth certificates for his 4-day-old twins, Mohammad Abu Al-Qumsan strained against the crowd around Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital morgue and screamed to see his family one last time.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2024

Clutching a family photo, Simpson was ultimately coaxed out of the Bronco and gave himself up in the driveway of his Brentwood home.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

Clutching key documents, they were ready to exit as quickly as possible.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2024

Clutching the backpack by the strap, Hazel took off in a run, darting through the trees, leaping over roots and clumps.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu