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Recent Examples of fist
At 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, where Floyd once pleaded with Chauvin to get off his neck and cried out for his mother, a metal Black Lives Matter fist the height of a streetlamp has been erected in the intersection, which is outlined by a flower garden.
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Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2021
Then, once on the court, players are outlawed from high-fives, relegated instead to fist or elbow bumps.
—Scott Kushner, NOLA.com, 13 Jan. 2021
Players must limit interactions to fist and elbow bumps.
—Rod Walker, NOLA.com, 12 Jan. 2021
The government’s economic stimulus measures have been similarly ham-fisted.
—The Economist, 23 May 2020
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Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2021
Then, once on the court, players are outlawed from high-fives, relegated instead to fist or elbow bumps.
—Scott Kushner, NOLA.com, 13 Jan. 2021
Players must limit interactions to fist and elbow bumps.
—Rod Walker, NOLA.com, 12 Jan. 2021
The government’s economic stimulus measures have been similarly ham-fisted.
—The Economist, 23 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fist
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Image Neither declines in border crossings or fentanyl overdoses could much make a difference if Mr. Trump chooses to focus on the cartel bloodshed gripping large parts of Mexico as justification for imposing tariffs on its exports.—
Simon Romero,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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At least 204 flights were delayed Saturday morning at Denver International Airport, as snow and bitter cold brought by a polar vortex gripped the metro area.—
Max Levy,
The Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2025
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The sports betting halls are reasonably active, though at a dozen gaming tables dealers stand and stare, waiting with hands clasped at the waist.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
18 Dec. 2024
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At a time of year meant for family gatherings and holiday celebrations, the Craig family is clasping their hands in prayer.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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In my experience, PE firms rarely grasp the value of strategic marketing.—
Humphrey Ho,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Lee Wright, Hobson’s editor at Simon & Schuster, seemed not to have fully grasped that writing fiction was a matter of placing oneself in the shoes of someone else.—
Rachel Gordan,
The Conversation,
14 Jan. 2025
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But he’s been one of the most productive and clutch kickers in NFL postseason history, and KC special teams coordinator Dave Toub said Butker has had a solid week of practice.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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Brunson grimaced, hunched over, and clutched his right shoulder.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Islam Makhachev’s Title Fight Win When Makhachev made the walk to the Octagon at UFC 311, he was tied with BJ Penn, Benson Henderson, and the man who cornered him on Saturday, Khabib Nurmagomedov, with four UFC lightweight title fight wins.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s former National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien, along with leading companies Nvidia and Oracle, has likewise contended that restricting U.S. companies from freely selling advanced AI chips may allow China to corner the AI market.—
Colin H. Kahl,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Jan. 2025
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That means the East roster will have a minimum of four guards and a maximum of six, with Brunson and Mitchell already having secured two of those guard spots.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Chiefs secured the AFC’s No. 1 seed with a 15-2 regular season despite never scoring more than 30 points in a game.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Adam went on to post a 1.01 ERA over 27 appearances with the Padres, collecting 12 more holds to push his total to 31, seventh-most in the majors.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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The company holds certifications including ISO 14001, HIGG Facility Environmental Certification, ZDHC Progressive Level Certification, and GOTS Certification.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Jan. 2025
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In lesser hands, this might be one of those theatrical pieces that offers a nice excuse for actors to rend garments and gnash teeth onscreen — the sort of cinéma du Off-Broadway favored by microbudget indie directors and arthouse die-hards.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2024
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The cuts will rend apart the truss section and send the pieces plunging into the river, unpinning the Dali.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2024
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“Fist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fist. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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