fist
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“When we previs, we have to be clear where everyone is going to be because when we start to throw a fist, there’s no stopping it,” notes Fitzgerald.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
"Let me tell you, Mariusz Wach would put his fist through Joshua's opponent, whoever he is," Fury said.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Maradona scored two goals that day: one with his fist, an infraction that was missed by the referee, and another by dancing past five English defenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Coach Mauricio Pochettino was seen pumping his fist and singing along with gusto.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Betray…The word lands like a fist to the chest.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
“If somebody is giving you any kind of stares or conflict, you’ve got to talk to the staff. You can’t use your fists or your feet,” Kaye said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
That followed a draw against Canada during which the goalkeeper went out to clear a ball with his fists and clocked a Canadian.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
The thud of fists walloping punching bags reverberates through the gym from morning until evening.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
But this time, they pointedly clenched their fists into tight balls to avoid touching one another.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
When he woke, sometimes he stared mutely at the ground; sometimes he tried to eat; occasionally he cried, wiping water with his fists.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
With the always-excellent Paudie Clifford influential early on, Kerry feasted on Mayo nerves to register the game's three opening scores, with David Clifford striking twice after Dylan Casey fisted over the bar.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Donnarumma was at fault for the opening goal when he fisted Lamina’s cross down the middle of the penalty area and was then stranded when Raphinha shot first time.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 2024
“My parents experienced such loss at the fisted hands of authoritarianism that the American law enforcement officer stood as a tangible symbol of safety and the rule of law in our new home.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
Louis built his championship boxing career in Detroit, where they have honored him with a monument known as “The Fist” — a 24-foot-long sculpture with a fisted hand suspended by a 24-foot-high pyramid framework.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 23, 2022
Valerian looks furious, his hands fisted at his sides in mute rage.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
Sabathia nicked Benintendi on the bicep with the first pitch of the third inning, and Pearce followed by fisting a 2-2 cutter to center field that sent Benintendi to third.
From New York Times ● Oct. 10, 2018
Pakistan goalkeeper Muzammil Hussain made some fine saves, fisting off attempts by India captain Sunil Chhetri, Thongkhosiem Haokip and Francis Fernandes.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 20, 2014
Conger scored on Aybar's groundout and Mike Trout delivered the tying run, fighting off a 2-2 pitch and fisting it over the head of first baseman Pearce for an RBI single.
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2013
Her jaw tightened, her hands fisting in the hem of her shirt.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
Cardan watches him go, hands fisting at his sides.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
