clasp somebody to one's chest

In a strong image, she clasped the shoes to her chest and exited.

Sanders hurried on, clasping the heavy cross to his chest.

The crook clasped hands to his chest and doubled upon the floor.

I stood with the files clasped to my chest.

She stood up, clasping the book to her chest, and turned quickly.

He carried Sally to the front door, both arms clasping her to his chest.

The guy clasped his hand to his chest and slumped to the ground.

I clasped my mirror to my chest so it wouldn't get lost or broken.

Suddenly he clasped her to his chest with all his strength.

The vampire looked at me, the man still clasped to her chest.