Example Sentences

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This time, however, she was clasping the hand of the president.

From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2015

And what was strange was that even when she was clasping him against her he had the feeling that she was simultaneously pushing him away with all her strength.

From "1984" by George Orwell

His left hand was clasping a half-filled tumbler: the other was at his waistcoat pocket.

From When Love Calls by Weyman, Stanley John

One hand was tugging at his dark beard, the other was clasping and unclasping nervously behind him.

From The Long Lane's Turning by Rives, Hallie Erminie

In the dimly-lighted corridor the girls had not noticed that Molly had turned perfectly white and was clasping and unclasping her hands convulsively in an effort to retain her self-control.

From Molly Brown's Sophomore Days by Speed, Nell