clutched
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He clutched a photo of his late wife that had been enlarged for the television cameras.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
She clutched a soaking copy of a sci-fi novel.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
From across town, the resplendent Grand Central Terminal, a haven for tourists and a showcase for the city, clutched its pearls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
She wore a Mike Trout jersey, smiled broadly, and clutched a cup of ice cream.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2026
He thought of his empty stomach, the pain in his neck, the cramp in his hand from holding the pencil, which he still clutched.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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