- present participle of grip.
gripping
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It’s not only gripping, but extremely intricate if you’re brave enough to get on its level.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
Now, in Birmingham, the best three 800m runners in the world are looking like they will contest a gripping final, if they come through Thursday's semi-finals.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
He saw Bori’s flickering silhouette gripping the bars.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
July 2026 began with a heat wave gripping much of the densely populated eastern United States.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
You aren’t really “stuck,” but it sure feels as if there are hands gripping your feet, and not letting you go.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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