clench

Example Sentences

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As he was moved into the ambulance “his jaw suddenly started to clench down”, she said.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2024

It starts around 6:45 a.m. — a faint, faraway boom, followed by a low growl that makes my stomach tighten and hands clench.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2023

Introduced to Stallone and his family, the Pope said how much he enjoyed the actor's films, prompting a smiling Stallone to clench his fists as if ready to spar, saying, "Ready, we box."

From Reuters • Sep. 8, 2023

With one clench, the Doctor’s robotic hand crushes it.

From Slate • Aug. 5, 2023

I see his jaw clench when I speak, and his neck go wiry.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed