grip
noun
the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp.
has gripped
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present perfectof grip (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation into the fictitious agency last week.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The 50-year-old record was beaten by more than a full degree, highlighting the intensity of the heatwave which has gripped the country this week.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
An economic war of attrition has gripped both sides during the cease-fire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
The case has gripped Argentina, with some of his fans holding up signs outside of the Buenos Aires court demanding “Justice for God,” a reference to Maradona’s status as a demigod.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
“A grim mood has gripped the country,” the opponent had concluded, barely concealing his own broad grin.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
