gripping
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Insight from former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and one-time teammate David Beckham, as well as a gripping soundtrack from one half of 1990s dance music legends Orbital, make it a compelling watch.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
“Imagine you’re a passenger on a very turbulent plane and you’re gripping the armrest for dear life,” she says.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
But what’s most gripping about this thorough, scholarly survey is that it immerses viewers in the Celtic aesthetic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
At least the climax to the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage provided a gripping finale to follow the previous week's thrilling Masters.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
They sink into the ground, gripping the surface for stability.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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