| 1 | He held her hand in a firm clasp. | |
| 2 | He unloosed his grip. | |
| 3 | I clenched the steering wheel in frustration as I drove home. | |
| 4 | Dear God, I am so afraid to open my clenched fists! | |
| 5 | Don't clench your fists because it can lead to tightnessin the arms, shoulders, and neck. |