clutches
Example Sentences
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Hamilton never did stop, but as his tyres lost grip he fell back into the clutches of Norris and Antonelli.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
The lizard has yellowish-green coloration, ranks among the smallest species in its genus, and produces relatively large clutches of eggs for its body size.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
It almost got captured several times but managed to escape the clutches of the crew members or from underneath the towels they were tossing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Set against the backdrop of our modern culture, where we’re filming everything but listening to no one, McElwee finds himself trapped in irony’s clutches.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
It’s technically spring, but winter still has us in its clutches.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
