- present participle of grip.
gripping
Example Sentences
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Mr. Risen, a journalist who has written several books on American history, balances political and social analysis with gripping accounts of combat and a nuanced portrait of Roosevelt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 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
While Johnson’s body will no longer allow him to perform a task like gripping a cup, he said he wants people to know that with ALS, “your mind stays sharp.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
The Premiership attracted huge interest last term as a gripping title fight went down to a final-day decider between eventual champions Celtic and Hearts.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
I try to answer, but she’s still gripping my face, and even if I could answer, I don’t know what I’d say.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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