Example Sentences

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She had clasped Bibi and was kissing him effusively.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

The hostess went aft, saw that the eleven passengers had clasped their safety belts.

From Time Magazine Archive

Coal’s mother had clasped her hands together and closed her eyes, like she was praying with her uncle.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

When the last of the chocolate was gone, his mother had clasped the child in her arms.

From "1984" by George Orwell

Durham had clasped King to its heart nearly five years before he had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and so residents couldn’t be blamed for assuming a proprietary interest in the reverend’s illustrious career.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson