clutching

Example Sentences

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He criticised "pearl clutching and hypocrisy from people who should know better".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Hundreds of young Chinese students clutching pens and their IDs shuffled into a testing centre in blue-skied Beijing on Sunday, swarmed by parents, joining millions sitting for the national high-stakes university entrance exam.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Potapova's magnificent defence caused problems for Gauff throughout and the 25-year-old was seen clutching her shoulder after the match, following a number of bruising rallies.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

As Debbie sat at the register inside, helping a steady flow of the shop’s final patrons, protesters gathered behind the building, clutching homemade posters and waiting for Jeremy to speak.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Woo turns to us, clutching the dashiki to his chest like a pearl necklace.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer