clutching
Example Sentences
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He appeared overwhelmed at one stage, his hand clutching his face, as he took in the packed crowd while performing his track Talkin Da Hardest alongside Jay-Z.
From BBC β Sep. 5, 2026
Gaggles of British tourists with fur coats and spray tans jostled for seating, clutching their outerwear to their chests for space as they scouted for a table to open up.
From Slate β Aug. 24, 2026
Although many were clutching their pearls over what the U.K. tabloids dubbed Megxit, Prince Harry and Markle used their time on the golden coast to tackle a variety of lifestyle, media and entertainment projects.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 19, 2026
Under a blazing sun, clad in black and clutching portraits of their slain leader Ali Khamenei, Iranian pilgrims streamed across the border into Iraq to observe the Arbaeen, the most revered event in Shia Islam.
From Barron's β Aug. 1, 2026
The room light came on to show Rolf clutching his head with his hands.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
