clasping

Example Sentences

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Manuel Alarcon, her father, was seated in the crowd, clasping his hands in rapt attention.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

On the coastal road at Playa Canizo, a man in a straw hat and sodden fatigues, clasping an equally wet suitcase, thrust out his left arm, hoping for a ride to safety.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

“He doesn’t know he was in a movie,” said Leonberg, clasping a happily wriggling Indy, who doesn’t register me on the other end of the Zoom interview.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2025

The card also shows Meghan hugging a young girl and Prince Harry clasping the hand of a man lying in bed.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024

“This is a very special Christmas, mijo,” Mamá said excitedly, clasping her hands.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez