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

While the other candidates pressed their palms against the podiums, ready to pounce on every question, Becerra clasped his hands like an altar boy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 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

I spotted Jacobi sitting quietly among his friends, hands clasped in his lap.

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2025

With Anya clasped to her side, Marina said, “Help your brother up, boys! We need to go warm these two up before their toes start to fall off!”

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack