clutching

Example Sentences

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Quiroz was sworn in as mayor while clutching her husband’s white hat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

They flash IDs and walk away clutching crates like they’ve just collected treasure from a Swiss vault.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

He had given Barcelona the lead from the penalty spot in the 40th minute but then immediately signalled to the bench before falling to the ground, clutching his left hamstring.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

"I'm doing this to pray for the healing of my seven-month-old baby, who is suffering from pneumonia," John David, clutching a whip in one hand, told AFP at the beginning of the procession.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I stand amid the pandemonium, clutching my burlap sack, unable to pull my eyes from the sky.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin