clutching
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“I ran for mayor because I didn’t want to see our people on the streets,” said Bass, clutching the microphone in 90-degree mid-October heat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
He owned his portrayal of Gurney Halleck in “Dune” so completely that nobody blinked when he dashed into a battle scene bellowing mightily while clutching a pug, of all things.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026
Feigning a grimace and clutching his stomach, he asked them for a pack of wet wipes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
British TV presenter Alison Hammond's "heart scare" makes the Daily Mirror front page after the 51-year-old was rushed off midway through This Morning's Friday show while clutching her chest.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
“Let me go!” the imp screamed, desperately clutching its red hat with little, white-knuckled fists as it kicked at Jack with all its strength.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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