firmly clench

Frequency: 7.20.8 per million words

to close or hold something very tightly and with determination

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Examples (10)

  • He firmly clenched his fists, trying to control his anger.
  • She firmly clenched her jaw, determined to finish the race.
  • The child firmly clenched the toy in his hand, refusing to let go.
  • In response to the sudden pain, he had to firmly clench his teeth.
  • While driving through the storm, she firmly clenched the steering wheel.
  • Whenever he's nervous, he tends to firmly clench his hands together.
  • His fists were firmly clenched at his sides as he waited for the verdict.
  • You will need to firmly clench the rope to pull yourself up.
  • The athlete firmly clenched the handle of the weight before lifting it.
  • Firmly clenching the letter, she read the devastating news.