clutches
Example Sentences
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The lizard has yellowish-green coloration, ranks among the smallest species in its genus, and produces relatively large clutches of eggs for its body size.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
It almost got captured several times but managed to escape the clutches of the crew members or from underneath the towels they were tossing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Set against the backdrop of our modern culture, where we’re filming everything but listening to no one, McElwee finds himself trapped in irony’s clutches.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Russell managed to pass Verstappen on lap nine before the four-time champion fell back into the clutches of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who moved past the Red Bull a lap later.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Her voice drops to a whisper and she clutches my father's good arm.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
