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Skubal skipped backward off the mound and buried his fist in the pocket of his glove in celebration.

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

It could also be their new logo—a black fist that’s pumping in the air with a treble clef cut out in the center.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

“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

But in Monday’s game, the Sparks could only cling to the game with clenched fists as the gap widened.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 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

Had she swung her fists or kicked her feet, the wolf pack might have fled.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

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

The Angels scored twice in the first inning when Shohei Ohtani and Anthony Rendon singled, Jared Walsh fisted a run-scoring single to shallow left and Rendon scored on a passed ball.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2022

He pounded his fisted paw on the table.

From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo

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

Cardan watches him go, hands fisting at his sides.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

Her jaw tightened, her hands fisting in the hem of her shirt.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia