clenched
Example Sentences
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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
To strengthen privacy protections, the researchers limited their images to the back of the hand and a clenched fist.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 4, 2026
In its sleep, it clenched its tiny fists and jutted its tiny jaw.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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