grip
noun
the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp.
Example Sentences
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Fairley has had to come to grips with the new reality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 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
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
"It grips my heart and squeezes," wrote the Telegraph's Neil McCormick, external.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
The grips were often jagged-edged and cut at his fingers.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
