clutched
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Muchova, who had clutched her ankle and gestured towards her side in pain during the final set, looked drained as she raised her arms in celebration.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 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
"I definitely wasn't trying to hole that putt," Rai smiled as he clutched the Wanamaker Trophy.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
The Canada captain clutched his ankle and pulled his jersey over his face, with Kompany saying Davies will miss "two to four weeks".
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
A new nurse breezes past the curtain with a clipboard clutched in his hands.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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