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

Eunhee could hardly get her words out through sobs as her teenage son clasped his hand to his mouth.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

Angela clasped her hands together on the table, seeming to steel herself for the story ahead.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix