handhold

Example Sentences

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“Every afternoon, somebody has to grab for a handhold because the boat gives a little sort of judder,” Hutchinson said.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Three men were climbing the Gribin Ridge in Eryri, also known as Snowdonia, on Saturday, when the handhold collapsed.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2023

She started as a country singer, has found a handhold firmly in pop, but albums like "Reputation" have a more gritty and experimental feel.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2022

What gives Mr. O’Rourke a handhold in the race is his prodigious fundraising.

From Washington Times • Jun. 4, 2019

She described the torturous climb up the cliff at length, feeling the need to relive it inch by inch as Einar had told her he had, remembering each handhold, each precipice and narrow ledge.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry