close grips
Example Sentences
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It is no part of his calling to come to close grips, though that often happens in the confined space in which he has to work.
From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert
Read these essential Fractions, chiefly chronological;—and then, at once, To Bunzelwitz, and the time of close grips in Silesia here.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 20 by Carlyle, Thomas
Clarence was rolling on the floor in close grips with Hwei, and the draperies of the joss flared away in a brilliant manner.
From The Mandarin's Fan by Hume, Fergus
In a way he was glad of this; like all youths he longed for excitement, and wanted to come to close grips with the thing he had set out to do.
From Tommy by Hocking, Joseph
But when they got to close grips Rufus felt helpless.
From A Gamble with Life by Hocking, Silas K. (Silas Kitto)
