Example Sentences

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A powerful portrait of a young Englishwoman during World War I, “Testament of Youth” will clasp history-loving high-schoolers to its romantic heart.

From Washington Post • Jun. 10, 2015

Ancelotti will arrive to find a José Mourinho-shaped hole in the wall, the Special One having Done One to Stamford Bridge, where Roman Abramovich will clasp him to his bosom once more.

From The Guardian • Apr. 30, 2013

The two peoples will clasp hands . . . and will march side by side in the future, for this future belongs to us.

From Time Magazine Archive

Instead she will clasp her hands behind her back and pace, shoulders hunched, up & down the aisles, back & forth in front of the lounges along the Chamber's rear wall.

From Time Magazine Archive

All I ask is that you will clasp your hands as a signal when I may come forward and tell my story.”

From Tales of Bengal by Banerjea, S. B.