grip
noun
the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp.
Example Sentences
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"It's not a service, is it really? It's a huge systemic problem and nobody seems to be getting to grips with it," Anthony said.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
The Independent continues with "Curfew imposed to stop France riots as unrest grips Europe", below a photo showing a masked demonstrator in Marseille holding a French flag as a fire burns in the backdrop.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
“He stole a motorcycle and rode it around. He almost knocked a bunch of grips and gaffers off their ladders,” André recalled in 2023.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
These receptors are molecular grips on immune cells that help them stick to blood vessels, enter tissues, and reach infections.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
Quinton grips the first wheel with both hands and the ship surges forward.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
