Example Sentences

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The facade is slightly more menacing from the east, where the narrow gaps between the cubes contribute to an unexpected feeling of vicelike compression.

From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2010

G. Gordon Liddy, attorney and former FBI agent, stepped forward and crushed Krogh’s hand in a vicelike shake.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

In a moment, both his were clasped over mine, in his vicelike grip.

From My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia by Watson, Robert

After awhile he felt his jaws aching with the vicelike pressure of his teeth together.

From The Uphill Climb by Bower, B. M.

"You're not," laughed Donald, seizing the newcomer's hand with a vicelike grasp.

From 'Smiles' A Rose of the Cumberlands by Taylor, H. Weston