clutching

Example Sentences

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Trailing 6-2 3-4 against Karolina Pliskova, the Canadian teenager cried out in pain as she went down clutching her knee and she limped off the court in tears.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

He criticised "pearl clutching and hypocrisy from people who should know better".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Residents rushed to shelters clutching bags and blankets, AFP journalists observed, as a large plume of smoke emanated from Kyiv's city centre.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

As Debbie sat at the register inside, helping a steady flow of the shop’s final patrons, protesters gathered behind the building, clutching homemade posters and waiting for Jeremy to speak.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Mom was clutching her chest and staring at the cat, who was frozen in a low crouch.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth