clasped

Example Sentences

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The result at Deanna Evans is a series of shrines through which eyes consider us or hands, clasped in prayer or curved in a blessing, beckon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Guarded by elite army commandos, their mascot Aloka -- a stray dog rescued in India -- walked on a leash, drawing bows and clasped hands from devotees lining the route.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Diane Bass, one of Hipolito’s attorneys, jumped up and clasped her hands in gratitude toward the jury.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Facing the media after a private meeting, Mamdani stood to Trump's right with his hand clasped, as the president sat behind the Resolute Desk.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

Peach clasped his hands together and watched me.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles