as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
reached around and enclasped all four children at once
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After Beck’s winning TD an assistant coach on the sideline hugged Cristobal from behind but the head coach broke free and wanted none if that -- because Ole Miss and gifted QB Trinidad Chambliss had the ball left without about a half-minute left.—
Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
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In January 2025, Lane posted a photo on Instagram of himself hugging Layla and wishing her a happy birthday.—
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Smith sits poised, contemplative, his hands clasped together.—
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The 41-year-old Monterey Park resident clasped a cup of hot chocolate.—
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While most pies rely on a pastry crust to cradle their fillings, Angel Pie is different.—
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Wyoming defensive back Desman Hearns followed Brousseau’s eyes, too, stepping in front of Maher and cradling the pick at the CSU 49.—
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“Enclasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclasp. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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