Collocations for "clench"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "clench" in context.
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clench
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- clenches her teeth at night
- clenched her teeth at the thought of
- made him clench his teeth
- clenched his fists (when)
- was clenching his fists
- while clenching her [jaw, fists, teeth]
- clenched her fists in [anger, frustration]
- her jaw clenched when she [saw, heard]
- her jaw clenched in [fear, pain, anger]
- the dog clenched its jaws around (its prey)
- clenched her [toy, doll, mom's shirt] (in her hand)
- clenched his hands into fists
- clenched and unclenched his [fists, jaw]
- his hand clenched tightly [around, onto]
- clenched her jaw shut
- clenched the [handlebar, steering wheel]
- was clenching the phone in his hand
- her [stomach, body] clenched in pain