clutch
Example Sentences
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He’s clutching a microphone and, as always, impeccably dressed.
From Los Angeles Times
But the No. 10-seeded Hurricanes’ victory wasn’t simply a matter of Beck coming up big in a couple clutch situations.
The Surrey right-armer hobbled off early on day two of the fourth Test in Melbourne clutching his left leg and took no further part.
From Barron's
Atkinson left the field soon after clutching what appeared to be his left hamstring.
From Barron's
The crowd of 300-400 clutch the branded hats and flags they've been given, but soon wilt in the afternoon heat, some dozing off.
From BBC
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