gripping
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Nolan’s biggest leap was in trying to shape a tale from the Bronze Age into a gripping summer popcorn movie.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
In between, violinist Randall Goosby brought richness to Barber’s Violin Concerto and the L.A. went in for gripping weirdness in “Sensemayá.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
A gripping narrative that might change how you see alligators: Down in the manicured exurbs of Florida, what happens when someone spots an alligator next to their pool?
From Slate ● Jul. 9, 2026
The crowd rallied around speakers, which included several U.S. representatives from the Houston area as well as residents and advocates, gripping signs that called for ICE to leave the state, some with Salgado Araujo’s face.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
He leaned forward, gripping the arms of his chair.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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