clutch

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“If you really know what you’re doing, are actively engaged and know how to use the clutch, it’s great,” said Andy Reed, head of behavioral economics research in Vanguard’s investment strategy group.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

The Austin-headquartered company is among a clutch of major tech names to point to AI developments when announcing large cuts to its workforce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

In December, Kalshi raised $1 billion from a clutch of venture investing firms on terms that valued it at $11 billion.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

He has also mocked allies uneasy about the widening conflict, referring to those who "wring their hands and clutch their pearls, hemming and hawing about the use of force."

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Sometimes I feel like I’m trying to clutch at drips and drabs of my old best friend, hoping she’s still in there somewhere.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon