Example Sentences

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The result at Deanna Evans is a series of shrines through which eyes consider us or hands, clasped in prayer or curved in a blessing, beckon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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

Wearing a navy suit, he clasped his hands behind his back as his attorney entered the plea.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

Her cards are firmly clasped to her chest.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

Ekon closed his eyes and clasped his hands together, The images came unbidden; he expected them to, but he tried not to look away from them.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray