fist

Example Sentences

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She celebrated with a clenched fist after a ferocious smash secured a break for a 4-1 lead.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Raman then went on the dance floor to greet well-wishers, pumping her fist while a DJ blasted Daft Punk’s “Lose Yourself to Dance.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

You see the fist before anything else, glowing in the hot Florida sun.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Dressed in a dark suit, he pumped his fist as he took his seat on stage, while Wardley opted for a more casual approach by wearing a tracksuit.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

But his fist was so cold that he couldn’t unclench it to show her.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver