gripping

Example Sentences

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With war gripping the Middle East and fuel prices soaring, Guterres said the world should heed the alarm call.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

See: A luxury ‘phobia’ is gripping these consumers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

They practically melted in my mouth, pulling me back to childhood grocery store aisles, gripping a box of O’Ryan’s and begging my mom to bring them home.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

England were the only Six Nations side that Italy had failed to beat prior to Saturday's game in Rome, but the Azzurri ended that 32-match losing run in a gripping encounter.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

He sat impassively, claws gripping the chair arms, visor lowered.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques