Cat held mouse tightly in its paws.

Meaning: A cat maintained a firm grip on a mouse using its feet.

Choice of Words: The sentence uses Cat, held, mouse, tightly, in, its, paws to convey the cat's firm control over the mouse. Held and tightly together suggest the cat's determination to keep the mouse from escaping.

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