clutched
Example Sentences
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He clutched a photo of his late wife that had been enlarged for the television cameras.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Muchova, who had clutched her ankle and gestured towards her side in pain during the final set, looked drained as she raised her arms in celebration.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
But defeat has been clutched from the jaws of victory before.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
The Canada captain clutched his ankle and pulled his jersey over his face, with Kompany saying Davies will miss "two to four weeks".
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
He clutched his undead ribs in wheezing fits of glee.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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