clutched
Example Sentences
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"I definitely wasn't trying to hole that putt," Rai smiled as he clutched the Wanamaker Trophy.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
But defeat has been clutched from the jaws of victory before.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
They clutched photos of traffic violence victims, now deceased, holding their images to their chests or up to the sky.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026
Catherine had in-depth conversations with many individuals as she clutched bouquets of flowers which had been gifted to her.
From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025
Penelope watched, puzzled, as Lady Constance gasped and clutched at her throat.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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