fist

Example Sentences

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As the national anthem played following their victories, Smith and Carlos expressed their anger about racial injustice in America by bowing their heads and raising their fists.

From Los Angeles Times

At the end of his statement, Vesia put his fist over his heart, wobbled for a second, and it looked like he was going to faint before he staggered away.

From Los Angeles Times

Most famously, U.S. sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos were expelled from the 1968 Mexico City Summer Games for raising their black-gloved fists in protest of racial injustice, though they retained their medals.

From The Wall Street Journal

I nod and rub my fists against my eyes.

From Literature

Strong Jonn exclaimed in anger and stepped forward with clenched fists.

From Literature