fist

Example Sentences

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Prosecutors say El Hishri ran the prison with an iron fist, with special responsibility over the women's section.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

But the gentle fist pump as the fans around him went wild was telling and perfectly encapsulated how Rai has become a major champion - by keeping calm in the eye of the storm.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Regardless, if Adama is humanity’s fist, Roslin is the glue that holds the fleet together.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

There’s a reason fist pumps are rarely seen on the Alex Trebek Stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The man bent forward, his hand in spite of himself reaching for the tiny fist curled around the blanket.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom