grip

Example Sentences

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The television genre is showing no signs of loosening its grip on viewers, who have helped propel series into sprawling universes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The speed changes in between corners were not very much different from before, and the corners were still grip limited, but it changed the nature of the challenge.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

There, just about every pitcher learns a split grip, often mastering it immediately after perfecting a traditional fastball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The generals loosened their grip for a decade-long democratic experiment beginning in 2011, allowing Aung San Suu Kyi to ascend as civilian leader and steer a period of reform as the nation opened up.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“Do you want us to freeze to death out here? Do you? The farm is only a few hours away, twelve kilometers, maybe less. Now get a grip on yourself and just walk.”

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo