clasped

Example Sentences

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The result at Deanna Evans is a series of shrines through which eyes consider us or hands, clasped in prayer or curved in a blessing, beckon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Guarded by elite army commandos, their mascot Aloka -- a stray dog rescued in India -- walked on a leash, drawing bows and clasped hands from devotees lining the route.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Eunhee could hardly get her words out through sobs as her teenage son clasped his hand to his mouth.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Wearing a navy suit, he clasped his hands behind his back as his attorney entered the plea.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

Stumbling back from the table, I clasped my hands over my mouth in a struggle to contain the wave of bile that surged up my throat.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros