How to Use clutch in a Sentence

clutch

1 of 3 verb

• I had to clutch the counter to keep from falling.
• He had a book clutched in his hand.
• The child clutched her mother's hand firmly.
• Next to her, a young boy covered in dust clutched a fluffy toy.
  — Mo Abbas, NBC News, 12 Apr. 2024
• The blow knocked off McVay’s headset and caused the coach to clutch his jaw.
  — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2022
• Smooth game-winner The Stars won’t say no to clutch players.
  — Dallas News, 2 Mar. 2023
• In the flatbed, Naw Chi Paw clutches her baby next to her teenage son.
  — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2023
• Mack asks Pam while clutching Dax and Gwen tight at one point in the teaser.
  — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2023
• You are not welcomed by a man in white linen clutching a room key.
  — Tom Ford, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2023
• Scott started climbing, as Tony clutched the rope from above.
  — Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
• Buie was clutch down the stretch, hitting the game-winner with 2.7 seconds left.
  — Tyler Tachman, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Feb. 2023
• He could be seen clutching a small orange ball in his hands.
  — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 21 Oct. 2023
• Watts was wearing a white dress and clutched a bouquet of flowers.
  — Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
• Pretending to reel from the news, the senator clutched his head in feigned shock.
  — Noah Rothman, National Review, 13 Sep. 2023
• The same goes for The Row, in which women elegantly walked with bags clutched to their chests.
  — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2023
• Before the people all around her clutched their candles and wept.
  — Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2024
• Darrion Trammell had 13 points, many of them clutch baskets down the stretch.
  — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2022
• The success has come with a mix of prolific offense and clutch play in close games.
  — Joe Freeman, oregonlive, 6 Mar. 2023
• Poor Lisa was up there, though, clutching the ironing board and gamely pushing the iron back and forth.
  — Owen Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Feb. 2024
• Fernandez fell asleep on the way, clutching the trophy in his arms.
  — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2023
• Tagovailoa’s been clutch the last two weeks, which matters as much as stats do.
  — Tim Bielik, cleveland, 29 Sep. 2022
• Teams can’t clutch and grab their way toward a win after going up, 2-0.
  — Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023
• He was also seen clutching a small orange ball in his hands.
  — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
• The trooper is leaning his thick arms through the open passenger window to clutch the Black man's right hand.
  — John Blake, CNN, 11 June 2022
• Views of the brake, clutch, and gas pedals are also on display inside the collectible car.
  — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 July 2023
• Then, out of nowhere, a violent pressure clutched my brain.
  — Diane Bell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2023
• The hair ruffle and neck clutching combo at a tennis match?
  — Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 13 Sep. 2023
• One hand is thrown into the air in a Nazi salute, the other clutches an assault rifle.
  — Hanna Krueger, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2023
• Later he was seen clutching his treasured book to his chest.
  — Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2023
• Haddish grabs an apple off the kitchen island, eats it and then clutches the core in her hand for half an hour, rather than throw it out and disrupt her thoughts about getting trolled.
  — Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024

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clutch

2 of 3 adjective

• She scored a clutch basket.
• Bo finding a way in every situation was just so clutch.
  — Pj Brown, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2022
• The best advice for any travel is to be prepared for the unexpected, so having a semi-formal jacket on hand is always clutch.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 28 June 2023
• Last season, Marcus Shavers' McKinney team showed an ability to be clutch.
  — Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, 26 Sep. 2020
• For the crowning ceremony, Queen Anne-Marie opted for a navy button down dress with a matching fascinator, clutch, and white gloves.
  — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
• In a time when a quick run to the grocery store for coffee filters isn’t always an option, this set’s filter-free design is particularly clutch.
  — Ariella Gintzler, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2020
• Rising threw a late interception that cost Utah dearly in the season-opening loss to Florida but was very clutch late against the Trojans, running in a late touchdown and then converting the two-point conversion to seal the 43-42 win.
  — Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2022
• She scored a clutch basket.
• Bo finding a way in every situation was just so clutch.
  — Pj Brown, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2022
• The best advice for any travel is to be prepared for the unexpected, so having a semi-formal jacket on hand is always clutch.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 28 June 2023
• Last season, Marcus Shavers' McKinney team showed an ability to be clutch.
  — Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, 26 Sep. 2020
• For the crowning ceremony, Queen Anne-Marie opted for a navy button down dress with a matching fascinator, clutch, and white gloves.
  — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
• In a time when a quick run to the grocery store for coffee filters isn’t always an option, this set’s filter-free design is particularly clutch.
  — Ariella Gintzler, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2020
• Rising threw a late interception that cost Utah dearly in the season-opening loss to Florida but was very clutch late against the Trojans, running in a late touchdown and then converting the two-point conversion to seal the 43-42 win.
  — Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2022
• She scored a clutch basket.
• Bo finding a way in every situation was just so clutch.
  — Pj Brown, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2022
• The best advice for any travel is to be prepared for the unexpected, so having a semi-formal jacket on hand is always clutch.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 28 June 2023
• Last season, Marcus Shavers' McKinney team showed an ability to be clutch.
  — Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, 26 Sep. 2020
• For the crowning ceremony, Queen Anne-Marie opted for a navy button down dress with a matching fascinator, clutch, and white gloves.
  — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
• In a time when a quick run to the grocery store for coffee filters isn’t always an option, this set’s filter-free design is particularly clutch.
  — Ariella Gintzler, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2020
• Rising threw a late interception that cost Utah dearly in the season-opening loss to Florida but was very clutch late against the Trojans, running in a late touchdown and then converting the two-point conversion to seal the 43-42 win.
  — Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2022
• She scored a clutch basket.
• Bo finding a way in every situation was just so clutch.
  — Pj Brown, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2022
• The best advice for any travel is to be prepared for the unexpected, so having a semi-formal jacket on hand is always clutch.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 28 June 2023
• Last season, Marcus Shavers' McKinney team showed an ability to be clutch.
  — Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, 26 Sep. 2020
• For the crowning ceremony, Queen Anne-Marie opted for a navy button down dress with a matching fascinator, clutch, and white gloves.
  — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
• In a time when a quick run to the grocery store for coffee filters isn’t always an option, this set’s filter-free design is particularly clutch.
  — Ariella Gintzler, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2020
• Rising threw a late interception that cost Utah dearly in the season-opening loss to Florida but was very clutch late against the Trojans, running in a late touchdown and then converting the two-point conversion to seal the 43-42 win.
  — Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2022

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clutch

3 of 3 noun

• The Padres, as with most of us, are caught in The Curse’s clutches.
  — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2023
• The Clippers have made 25.5% of their clutch shots, the league’s third-worst mark.
  — Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2023
• Rausch is not surprised to see how clutch Gross has been for the Huskies.
  — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 4 Jan. 2024
• Then, swap in heels, hoop earrings, and a clutch for a date or drink with friends.
  — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2023
• The entire device weighs 1.4 kilograms (3 pounds) and folds up to the size of a clutch purse.
  — Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Jan. 2024
• Denver’s came up clutch in Game 2 while Phoenix’s did not.
  — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2023
• Pair it with a small clutch and some light accessories to finish the look.
  — Melanie Curry, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2023
• James scored a game-high 45 points and Pierce had 41, but Pierce made a pair of clutch plays at the end though to hold off a surging James.
  — Conor Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2023
• Leonard has yet to make a clutch field goal (0-of-10) since Harden’s debut Nov. 6.
  — Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2023
• The name of the part gives the game away—the transmission features two clutches and two shafts, one with the even gears, the other with the odd gears.
  — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 16 Oct. 2023
• Kate wore a bright blue coat dress with a matching hat and clutch, nude high heels and sparkling earrings.
  — Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2023
• On Sunday, the star rocked a chic blonde bob and matching purple clutch.
  — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
• Meester completed the look with a white clutch, an updo, and lipstick that matched the dress.
  — Nuria Luis, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2023
• Lino Mark made clutch free throws in the second overtime and finished with 20 points.
  — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2024
• For bird watchers, the day is a chance to celebrate Annie and Lou, the parents of the latest clutch in the nest.
  — Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2023
• For her return — and farewell — Samantha wore a gold jacket, red dress and a bright green clutch.
  — Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2023
• Check it out below, along with the album tracklist and that initial clutch of tour dates.
  — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2024
• Its 18-position clutch gives you more control over the torque.
  — Brandon Russell, Popular Mechanics, 15 June 2023
• This time, the royal paired the electric-blue piece with a shiny Philip Treacy hat, bright blue pumps, and a scalloped blue clutch.
  — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 July 2023
• There are drawers full of clutches, crossbody and tote bags, and lines of shoes that range from sneakers to over-the-knee heeled boots.
  — Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2024
• Perry then made clutch free throw after clutch free throw.
  — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
• Its non-removable straps make this style not ideal for someone on the hunt for a clutch.
  — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2023
• The result: 10 points, nine rebounds, a spectacular tip dunk in the first half, a clutch 3 in crunch time and a flying block with the game on the line.
  — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2024
• Clear totes and small clutches are the only bags allowed in the stadium.
  — Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024
• Everything about this Loewe clutch is unique, from the slouchy silhouette to the cinching drawstrings to the bold shade.
  — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 7 Aug. 2023
• Saks Fifth Avenue is coming in clutch with its latest can’t-miss deals.
  — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
• The clutch action was smooth but heavy, and the steering gear responded only to a solid pull.
  — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2023
• And, keep scrolling for more game-changing travel accessories that will come in clutch on your next flight.
  — Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2023
• In the fourth and final rotation, Douglas delivered a clutch performance on the balance beam.
  — Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 27 Apr. 2024
• Several miles away other service members and researchers have built Camp Whale, a clutch of winterized tents and a small command center on a large ice floe that itself moves about a half mile an hour on the frozen ocean.
  — Kenny Holston, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024