clasped

Example Sentences

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The result at Deanna Evans is a series of shrines through which eyes consider us or hands, clasped in prayer or curved in a blessing, beckon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Gilberg considered the question, hands clasped beneath his chin, the traffic outside humming expectantly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

Nundu carried a framed photo of Baba Simeo Melchior -- the so-called "Black Messiah" -- who eyes the camera with his hands clasped and a large medallion around his neck.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

Her cards are firmly clasped to her chest.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

Ms. W. looked at her clasped hands like there was an answer inside there if she could only get them to open up.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan