fist

Example Sentences

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Prosecutors say El Hishri ran the prison with an iron fist, with special responsibility over the women's section.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Hoover was competent and corrupt, famously controlling the FBI with an iron fist.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Not a word was spoken during the final face-off before Wardley again offered a fist bump - this time in jest - as Dubois looked eager to leave the stage.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

There’s a reason fist pumps are rarely seen on the Alex Trebek Stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

He closed his hand into a fist, the magic was like holding on to a lightbulb that was still on.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova