clutching

Example Sentences

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Quiroz was sworn in as mayor while clutching her husband’s white hat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Within seconds, the loaves have been pulled apart, half a dozen men clutching onto precious pieces.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

They flash IDs and walk away clutching crates like they’ve just collected treasure from a Swiss vault.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

"I'm doing this to pray for the healing of my seven-month-old baby, who is suffering from pneumonia," John David, clutching a whip in one hand, told AFP at the beginning of the procession.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He wasn’t sure if Aunt Hila believed him, but there was only so long she could stand there, clutching him like she was afraid of him escaping from between her fingers.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny