- present participle of grip.
gripping
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“The Visit,” set in motion by a gripping premise, slightly overstays its welcome.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 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
Evans described the programme as a "gripping exploration of loyalty, class and the truths we hide", describing Gilmour as a "very complex, deep, fascinating and tragic character".
From BBC ● 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
He was gripping the frame on both sides, hugging it almost as if it were a human.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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