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clutched





ADJECTIVE
seized
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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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