clenched

Example Sentences

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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

After ending her wait for another Grand Slam trophy with victory at the Australian Open, the Kazakh simply clenched a raised fist and briefly shook her head in a mixture of relief and disbelief.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

When she weakly advises him to tuck in the shirt a little more, he snarls through a clenched jaw, “It’s tucked into my socks!”

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2025

His fists were clenched at his sides, his shoulders bunched.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack