gripping
Example Sentences
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The film opens with a gripping found-footage sequence stylistically reminiscent of Parsons’ YouTube series.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
That’s the key question gripping markets, and strategists at Raymond James, led by Tavis McCourt, said the artificial intelligence capital-spending boom is on par with the biggest over the last 150 years.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
"Hey, I know you!" exclaims Paul McCartney, gripping my hand as we walk into his office in central London.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Insight from former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and one-time teammate David Beckham, as well as a gripping soundtrack from one half of 1990s dance music legends Orbital, make it a compelling watch.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
You aren’t really “stuck,” but it sure feels as if there are hands gripping your feet, and not letting you go.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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