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

Guarded by elite army commandos, their mascot Aloka -- a stray dog rescued in India -- walked on a leash, drawing bows and clasped hands from devotees lining the route.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Glenn clasped her hands in her lap waiting for Sato’s score after the Japanese skater performed a clean program that had his teammates in tears.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

Her cards are firmly clasped to her chest.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

I stood there in front of the old tree, back straight, hands clasped in front of me.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan