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Even in those cases where the eagle does have something in its talons, the object being clutched is usually either a bird or a tuna (the fruit of the nopal).

Did You Know? Some national symbols in Mexico are not what they seem 2008

Even in those cases where the eagle does have something in its talons, the object being clutched is usually either a bird or a tuna (the fruit of the nopal).

Did You Know? Some national symbols in Mexico are not what they seem 2008

Barnabas still seated in the ditch and the man standing before him, with the coins clutched in his hand.

The Amateur Gentleman Jeffery Farnol 1915

Jack had once again clutched his sturdy legs about the man's knees, twisting him so that the iron fingers relaxed from their grip at the boy's throat.

The Shagganappi 1913

Almost by a miracle, the captain clutched at the bobstay and managed to get one hand up and over the bow-sprit.

The Cruise of the "Dazzler" 1902

Almost by a miracle, the captain clutched at the bobstay and managed to get one hand up and over the bowsprit.

Chapter XIX 1902

As Hassem reached the top of the stairs, a particularly tall and muscular gambler moved away from the dice table, a jumble of coins clutched in one huge fist.

Conan The Hunter Moore, Sean A. 1994

He was startled to feel the hilt of the sword clutched tight in his hand, but most of him concentrated on the Quarry Road as if the road were the only real thing in the entire world.

The Eye of the World Jordan, Robert, 1948- 1990

He was at least seven feet tall, and as hideous as he was big - a great yellow, globular face set on massive shoulders, with a tasselled cap on top, staring pop-eyes, and a great sword clutched in his pudgy hands.

Flashman's Lady Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1977

In front of them was the little Prince, a look of terror in his eyes, but with the tiny sword clutched in his hand -- a pathetic figure of courage and dread combined.

Truxton King A Story of Graustark George Barr McCutcheon 1897