gripped
Example Sentences
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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
The duo were pioneers of the aerobics craze that gripped the nation during that decade and helped create the National Aerobic Championship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The neighbouring countries have been gripped by some of the worst forest fires in living memory over the past week, burning vast areas and forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Intel slipped 7.9% despite reporting quarterly revenue above analyst estimates, as investors focused on the broader tech selloff that has gripped markets this week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
I caught a glimpse of the movie players in the front seat—the flapper clutching her hat against her head and the fella with his head tossed back, laughing as he gripped the wheel.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
