- present participle of grip.
gripping
Example Sentences
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But they saved the best for last as the two teams that went within one win of last season's Super Bowl traded blows in a gripping primetime clash.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
My Journal colleague Tim Higgins this weekend spelled out the moral conflict gripping the company, noting the money at stake and the race not only among companies but also among countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
This pole won’t be used just yet — it arrives with a texture that can be slick or uneven, so the troupe must spend a couple weeks prepping it for better gripping and friction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Stocks stumbled out of the gate after Labor Day, with a jittery tone gripping markets as the typically weak month of September began in earnest after the holiday.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Below him, there was Glory, gripping the branch for dear life, and behind her Llewelyn.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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