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  • past tense form of grip.
  • past participle of grip.
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gripped







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For weeks the case gripped the country and sparked debate over the topic of postpartum psychosis.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

The stock has risen 33% from its recent low at the end of July as investors have started taking a second look at the AI bear thesis that has gripped software names.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

The dry conditions follow a “megadrought” that has gripped the region since 2000.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

On Thursday the UK experienced it hottest day of the year and fifth hottest day on record, as the heatwave gripped much of the country.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Cat gripped the chains and leaned backward, so she saw only sky.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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