gripped
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Now, with the labor market showing promising signs, the rotation trade that violently gripped the stock market before the Iran war looks to be back on — just with a slightly updated look.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026
Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani echoed this argument in a note the following month as fears over AI disruption gripped the market.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The black image, inked across his chest, showed a human heart gripped by long, clawlike fingers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
An economic war of attrition has gripped both sides during the cease-fire.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
His knuckles turned white where he gripped the door, his mouth twisting in anger.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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