viselike
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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But last Saturday morning, I found my fingers clasped together in a viselike grip and tears rolling down my face.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 4, 2023
A dentist’s viselike neck pain signaled an invisible disorder.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 15, 2021
The crossover — male/female, old/new — had liberating potential, but not when crushed between viselike walls.
From New York Times ● Oct. 19, 2018
Many technology companies have structured themselves to give founders a viselike grip.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2018
Clara remembered the viselike grip she had on his arm.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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