clutching

Example Sentences

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Clutching under his arm a blue folder stuffed with documents, maps, and cadastral surveys, Balliu said he has been threatened several times for trying to assert his rights.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Clutching a mysterious tool the shape of a mouse coffin, Firth’s villain tracks Daniel’s location by mentally transplanting himself into another person’s body, changing the color of their pupils to his own icy blue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Clutching at straws, Maria, who is from Belfast, attended menopause conferences, read books and watched programmes about women's health but her questions were not answered.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024

Clutching a family photo, Simpson was ultimately coaxed out of the Bronco and gave himself up in the driveway of his Brentwood home.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

Clutching his arm in his hand, he backed into another corner and rose back up, gasping for breath as his head broke through the surface of the water.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz