clutching

Example Sentences

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However, Sinner had been on court for under two hours against Cerundolo when he suddenly showed signs of physical fatigue, clutching the top and back of his thigh midway through the third set.

From BBC • May 28, 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

"No words of compassion can ease this pain of loss, this burden of great suffering, when one must bury young people," the priest told black-clothed mourners, weeping or clutching flowers and holding each other.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Military heroes can be depicted on horseback clutching the accoutrements of war, statesmen shown gesturing dramatically in mid-oration, and saints and clerics rendered awash in revelation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Trying to keep low for Anat, she ran, clutching her girlfriend close.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny