clenched
Example Sentences
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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
With 54 minutes on the clock, Ben Gannon-Doak let out a roar, clenched his fist and punched the air after shielding the ball out for a Scotland goal-kick.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 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
To strengthen privacy protections, the researchers limited their images to the back of the hand and a clenched fist.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 4, 2026
“I g-g-guess I f-found the b-border,” said Nhamo between clenched teeth.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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