grips
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“A poem is like an octopus,” Mr. Power continues, “because it is tricky to get to grips with . . . but also because it carries with it traces of all the places it’s been.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The two largest reservoirs in the United States have fallen to record lows as a severe drought grips the country's West, according to data released over the weekend.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
It also took him more than 18 months to "get to grips" with steering the boat.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
He’s tinkered with different grips for his changeup, a pitch he started deploying more in mid-May.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
I give him my hand, and he grips it hard.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
