clutched
Example Sentences
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Muchova, who had clutched her ankle and gestured towards her side in pain during the final set, looked drained as she raised her arms in celebration.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
"I definitely wasn't trying to hole that putt," Rai smiled as he clutched the Wanamaker Trophy.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
But defeat has been clutched from the jaws of victory before.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
The Canada captain clutched his ankle and pulled his jersey over his face, with Kompany saying Davies will miss "two to four weeks".
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
The young king removed the ring from his finger and clutched it in his palm.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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