gripping
Americanadjective
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The death of country music icon Dolly Parton, who kept her distance from the political debates gripping America, offered a rare moment of unity to a divided nation on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
It’s not only gripping, but extremely intricate if you’re brave enough to get on its level.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
Hugo Lara and Manolo Cabrera — the Mexican DJ pair better known as RØZ — casually strolled through Sightglass Coffee in Hollywood, one gripping a half-melted iced coffee, the other an empty Erewhon juice bottle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
He saw Bori’s flickering silhouette gripping the bars.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Then, gripping Eilonwy’s arm, he pulled her deeper into the protection of the trees.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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