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Maradona scored two goals that day: one with his fist, an infraction that was missed by the referee, and another by dancing past five English defenders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

The president developed his own trademark dance to accompany the song -- a stiff shuffle of the hips and fist bumps at waist-high level.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

When Duckett turned Santner to mid-wicket for the single that took him to three figures, he clenched his fist, screamed in delight, saluting both the dressing room and his home crowd.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

I don’t linger but admire the genius of it, grab a fist of Rioja Alta and head to the rooftop lounge for a sunset thought amid stunning views of the city.

From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026

I know how to do a high five, but I don’t know what to do with a fist.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

But in Monday’s game, the Sparks could only cling to the game with clenched fists as the gap widened.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

That followed a draw against Canada during which the goalkeeper went out to clear a ball with his fists and clocked a Canadian.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

"Silencio" the rescuers scream turning towards the road with their fists up in the air, motioning to everyone to remain silent.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

The thud of fists walloping punching bags reverberates through the gym from morning until evening.

From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026

Screaming won’t help, but she does it anyway, pounding on the door with both fists.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Then I throw a good splitter to Rooker and he fisted over first at like 60 miles per hour.

From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2024

“My parents experienced such loss at the fisted hands of authoritarianism that the American law enforcement officer stood as a tangible symbol of safety and the rule of law in our new home.”

From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2024

One out later, Drury fisted a soft single over a drawn-in infield — the ball landed at the back of the infield dirt behind second base.

From Fox News ● Aug. 12, 2021

Trailing 4-1, Taylor led off with a single, Sheldon Neuse struck out and the left-handed-hitting Lux, with the infield shifted, fisted a grounder to third for an infield single off Seattle starter Yusei Kikuchi.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2021

I do not know if these hands will become Malcolm's—raised and fisted or Martin's—open and asking or James's—curled around a pen.

From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson

Sabathia nicked Benintendi on the bicep with the first pitch of the third inning, and Pearce followed by fisting a 2-2 cutter to center field that sent Benintendi to third.

From New York Times ● Oct. 10, 2018

Pakistan goalkeeper Muzammil Hussain made some fine saves, fisting off attempts by India captain Sunil Chhetri, Thongkhosiem Haokip and Francis Fernandes.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 20, 2014

Conger scored on Aybar's groundout and Mike Trout delivered the tying run, fighting off a 2-2 pitch and fisting it over the head of first baseman Pearce for an RBI single.

From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2013

Her jaw tightened, her hands fisting in the hem of her shirt.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

Cardan watches him go, hands fisting at his sides.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black