clutched

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

"Be sure to dress warmly today!"

"The cat used its sharp claws to climb the tree. "

"He had something of his mother in him."

"The student's power to concentrate helped her finish her homework. "

"tightly clenched fingers"

"We are waiting the bus to arrive. "

"I will do it, though."

"The student seized the opportunity to ask the teacher a question during class. "

"He paced nervously as he waited for the important phone call."

"To walk briskly for an hour every day is to keep fit."

"The hawk gripped the mouse tightly in its powerful clutch. "