fist
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Coach Mauricio Pochettino was seen pumping his fist and singing along with gusto.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 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
For many Cubans, however, he represented something else entirely: the hard fist of the revolutionary state.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 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
He holds out his hand in a fist.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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
The thud of fists walloping punching bags reverberates through the gym from morning until evening.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
He threw a lob to Maxi Kleber for a dunk in the third quarter then pumped both of his fists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
Teammates cheered, jumped and raised their fists from the Lakers bench when Doncic made his final free throw to finish off his 60-point night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
Under my workstation I ball my hands into fists.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Donnarumma was at fault for the opening goal when he fisted Lamina’s cross down the middle of the penalty area and was then stranded when Raphinha shot first time.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 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
But his jaw is clenched, and his hands are fisted together like each is a lifeline for the other.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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
