clenched

Example Sentences

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“That execution was perfection,” said Doncic, who clenched both fists when Reaves’ shot dropped softly through the net.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 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

Fist clenched over his heart, Westlake belted out God Save the Queen with such gusto, that images were shared widely across the internet, spawning a hashtag #DoItLikeHarry.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

When she weakly advises him to tuck in the shirt a little more, he snarls through a clenched jaw, “It’s tucked into my socks!”

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2025

Seven ran, standing directly in their path, fists clenched in anger.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega