firmly clench
Frequency: 7.20.8 per million words
to close or hold something very tightly and with determination
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- 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.