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[grip] / grɪp /






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These sensors determine whether the robot "should tighten its grip or not, whether it is dealing with a sturdy object, or whether it needs to act delicately because it is an egg," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Only now is the government getting a better grip on actual price trends in rents and homeownership because of technical problems caused by the shutdown.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

If the car in front is struggling with rear tyre wear, and is therefore limited on grip during acceleration, that, combined with overtake mode, just might make them vulnerable to the car behind.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

There is hope for escaping China’s grip on rare earths.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Olka stumbled and cried out in pain as if I had hurt her, though I had not adjusted my grip on her.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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