fist

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Hoover was competent and corrupt, famously controlling the FBI with an iron fist.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

So, while the growers were losing money hand over fist, housing developers were coming through with godfather offers to buy them out, convert them to row housing, and sell, sell, sell.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

The ball curled beautifully from left to right and fell into the hole, which prompted a muted raised fist from McIlroy.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

He described throwing out his fist as an “instant reaction.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“I’m sorry,” Autumn signs, bringing a fist to her chest and moving it around in circles.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer