gripping
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When I flagged the results to Oura, it noted that gripping a vibrating stroller presents a particular challenge for optical sensors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli pipped Red Bull's Max Verstappen to pole position in a gripping qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
In Navarrette’s hands, this push-pull between good and spiritual evil is gripping.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Our must-read books for June include gripping new fiction from Dave Eggers and James Ellroy, buzzy celebrity memoirs, thrilling true stories and a few escapist beach reads.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
He even felt real—he held out his fist as I walked closer, gripping the very real green seat backs, and after a few seconds I dapped him up, staring at him when our knuckles connected.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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