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

Dubois declined a fist bump in their first face-off in February and the hostility continued when they met again this week, with the verbal exchanges beginning within minutes.

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

Ray reaches over and half hugs me, but I stiffen, so he knocks me gently on the head with his fist.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko