clenched
Example Sentences
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Kehn holds the trap’s pull cord in his clenched fist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 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
He plans to stay in Miami until Scotland knows its fate, and to pass the time in a much more pleasant way than watching other teams with clenched teeth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
She celebrated with a clenched fist after a ferocious smash secured a break for a 4-1 lead.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
I stayed there, jaw clenched and clutching my book, until the bell rang.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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