Example Sentences
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Shortly after hearing the sentence, a defiant-looking Guo nodded toward a courtroom packed with his supporters and clasped his hands in a praying motion, as he had done repeatedly during his trial.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Watching the speedskating superstar, Ning clasped his hands in prayer during the final race.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
Glenn clasped her hands in her lap waiting for Sato’s score after the Japanese skater performed a clean program that had his teammates in tears.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2026
Nundu carried a framed photo of Baba Simeo Melchior -- the so-called "Black Messiah" -- who eyes the camera with his hands clasped and a large medallion around his neck.
From Barron's ● Dec. 25, 2025
She retreated farther into the shadows as Father Olufemi neared her, then stopped, hands clasped behind his back.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
