grip
Example Sentences
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After the offering, the tech multi-billionaire will hold more than 82 percent of the voting power, cementing his grip on one of the world's most valuable companies.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Only now is the government getting a better grip on actual price trends in rents and homeownership because of technical problems caused by the shutdown.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Once they’re in our grip, we hum on pleasant nervous energy all weekend, watching the sky turn lilac at dusk, eating Taiwanese takeout from around the corner, wondering when things will return to normal.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Russell struggled for grip throughout the session and never looked likely to get into the fight for pole, and he ended up 0.394secs behind his team-mate.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
To his horror he felt his hands beginning to lose their grip.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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