clenched

Example Sentences

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When Duckett turned Santner to mid-wicket for the single that took him to three figures, he clenched his fist, screamed in delight, saluting both the dressing room and his home crowd.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

He plans to stay in Miami until Scotland knows its fate, and to pass the time in a much more pleasant way than watching other teams with clenched teeth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

She celebrated with a clenched fist after a ferocious smash secured a break for a 4-1 lead.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Researchers at Kobe University have created an artificial intelligence system that can identify a rare endocrine disease simply by examining photos of the back of the hand and a clenched fist.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

“It won’t move,” he said through clenched teeth.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack