unclench

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Middle East specialists said the latest move was not surprising, given President Obama's remarks in his inaugural address that Washington was willing to extend a hand to hostile regimes if they "unclench" their fists.

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  • Jeffrey forced his hands to unclench, bending at the knee to examine the books. —  Karin Slaughter - Blindsighted
  • Middle East specialists said the latest move was not surprising, given President Obama's remarks in his inaugural address that Washington was willing to extend a hand to hostile regimes if they "unclench" their fists. —  The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines
  • To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history, but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist. —  White House.gov Agenda Articles Feed
  • In January, President Obama addressed the Iranian mullahs in terms suggesting a possible reconciliation between the two countries if the Iranians could "unclench their fist." —  American Thinker
  • Time for irrationally frozen credit markets to unclench a little bit. —  2theadvocate.com Latest News
 

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/unˈklɛntʃ, ˈklɪntʃ/
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