clenched
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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
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
She clenched her jaw, relaxed it, and tried again.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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