clasping
Example Sentences
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His brothers and wife, clasping hands, sat in the first row watching.
From Los Angeles Times
“He was found with his hands clasping into the grass and soil,” the suit said.
From New York Times
The first president was portrayed naked to the waist in a toga with his right finger pointing toward the sky and his left hand clasping a sheathed sword.
From Washington Post
His teammates spilled onto the court in jubilation, Williams clasping his hands over his mouth, coach Andre Chevalier gesturing frantically at a trainer to get back to the sideline like a parent scolding a child.
From Los Angeles Times
In the opening public-viewing hours — of the 34 total that will lead to his funeral Thursday — there were nuns holding rosaries, people clasping hands and pilgrims who had traveled hours to be there.
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
