gripping
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That’s the key question gripping markets, and strategists at Raymond James, led by Tavis McCourt, said the artificial intelligence capital-spending boom is on par with the biggest over the last 150 years.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
The two Mercedes drivers had staged a gripping battle for the lead, swapping places several times, and were still nose to tail when Russell's car suddenly stopped on lap 30.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
At Geffen, it became a gripping showpiece, like attempting to zoom in a Ferrari through Manhattan streets, were they ever empty — the thrill of taking it all in.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Insight from former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and one-time teammate David Beckham, as well as a gripping soundtrack from one half of 1990s dance music legends Orbital, make it a compelling watch.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
He waved the fingers of one hand, gripping tightly to the rope of his crab trap with the other.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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