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

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

Eunhee could hardly get her words out through sobs as her teenage son clasped his hand to his mouth.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Nundu carried a framed photo of Baba Simeo Melchior -- the so-called "Black Messiah" -- who eyes the camera with his hands clasped and a large medallion around his neck.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

She clasped her hands under her chin and sighed.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack