Words similar to clutching

Example sentences for: clutching

How can you use “clutching” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Because so many people turned off the set right after the president's speech, then stumbled toward the liquor cabinet, clutching their head and moaning, they missed these highlights from the opposition.
(The presidential candidates, of course, are still clutching to the across-the-board cuts.)
Soon you won't be able to move for head-scarfed women clutching wide-eyed babies and holding out their hands in your direction.
It shouldn't have been a complete surprise when I walked into the elevator in my Washington office building and came upon Dick Morris clutching a book by the late Cardinal Bernardin.
Thierry Mugler's black satin one-piece took the sado-maso route with stark black bands clutching ribcage and upper thigh, also for $750.