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In his deep, unwavering voice, Captain Johnson, 51, has asked people to draw near and tell their stories, and his large hands have clasped countless others.

From New York Times • Aug. 15, 2014

Name a game, practically any game, and Americans have clasped it to their chests.

From Time Magazine Archive

The delegate-hungry Taftmen, obeying the Biblical injunction to forgive their enemies seventy times seven times, have clasped Hallanan to their bosoms once more, and this time they expect him to stay clasped.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Johanna!" he exclaimed, with evident emotion, and he would have clasped her in his arms, but she retreated and only gave him her hand.

From A Noble Name or D?nninghausen by Gl?mer, Claire Von

If he could have clasped himself round him like a belt, he would have done so.

From The Heritage of the Kurts, Volume I (of 2) by Bj?rnson, Bj?rnstjerne