clenched
Example Sentences
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Kehn holds the trap’s pull cord in his clenched fist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
He plans to stay in Miami until Scotland knows its fate, and to pass the time in a much more pleasant way than watching other teams with clenched teeth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
She celebrated with a clenched fist after a ferocious smash secured a break for a 4-1 lead.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
Rogers' third had the substitutes celebrating on the pitch and an airborne Emery leaping on the touchline with clenched fists.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
My chest clenched tight and my stomach rolled.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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