grip
noun
the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp.
have been gripping
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present perfect progressiveof grip.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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But snow and frigid temperatures have been gripping the Washington metropolitan area, which could affect turnout for the march.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2024
They’re just the latest labor actions that have been gripping the country for months amid a deepening cost-of-living crisis.
From New York Times ● Dec. 7, 2022
If I didn’t know any better now, I could have been gripping the hand of a corpse.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
