fist

Example Sentences

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She celebrated with a clenched fist after a ferocious smash secured a break for a 4-1 lead.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

You see the fist before anything else, glowing in the hot Florida sun.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

“I believe him. He got it right in here,” he said, pounding a fist over his heart.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

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

From Salon • May 8, 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