close grips
Example Sentences
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Clarence was rolling on the floor in close grips with Hwei, and the draperies of the joss flared away in a brilliant manner.
From The Mandarin's Fan by Hume, Fergus
He was headed for Ireland and close grips with the hated redcoats as fast as train and steamer could bear him.
From Kindred of the Dust by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)
The Paleyan God had at least the merit of coming to close grips with his work.
From Theism or Atheism The Great Alternative by Cohen, Chapman
However, they were not destined to come to close grips with the enemy.
From The Boy Ranchers on the Trail by Baker, Willard F.
Carlyle shows him at close grips with the devil.
From The Chief End of Man by Merriam, George Spring
