clutching

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

"to clutch power"

"The hawk carried the field mouse away in its powerful clutches. "

"tightly clenched fingers"

"We are waiting the bus to arrive. "

"I will do it, though."

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

"The toddler wobbled across the living room, giggling as she tried to reach her toys. "

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

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

"My younger brother patiently waited for his turn to play video games. "

"The desperate needed food and shelter. "