clenched

Example Sentences

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He plans to stay in Miami until Scotland knows its fate, and to pass the time in a much more pleasant way than watching other teams with clenched teeth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“That execution was perfection,” said Doncic, who clenched both fists when Reaves’ shot dropped softly through the net.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

To strengthen privacy protections, the researchers limited their images to the back of the hand and a clenched fist.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

I sat on my made bed, body bouncing, teeth clenched.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas