- present participle of grip.
gripping
Example Sentences
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It was the latest flashpoint in a power struggle gripping this dusty, furnace-hot Central Valley town—a fracas that has drawn in California’s attorney general.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 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
The crowd rallied around speakers, which included several U.S. representatives from the Houston area as well as residents and advocates, gripping signs that called for ICE to leave the state, some with Salgado Araujo’s face.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
The four episodes of “Abandoned” offer another gripping antidote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
His hands gripping the wheel, his keychain dangles from the ignition.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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