grip
Example Sentences
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Iran's prosecutor general said on Wednesday that economic protests that had gripped the country were legitimate, but any attempt to create insecurity would be met with a "decisive response".
From Barron's
Arsenal avenged their only defeat in the last 25 games in all competitions earlier this month at Villa Park to take a firm grip of the title race.
From Barron's
Iranians protested for a third straight day over deepening frustration with a spiraling economic crisis that has gripped the country since its war with Israel.
Snow and ice warnings have been issued by the Met Office for New Year's Day as colder Arctic air is set to grip the United Kingdom.
From BBC
Go see this master of gripping narratives, fastidious painting technique and extravagant propaganda while you can.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
