grips

Example Sentences

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The EU has vowed to ensure Big Tech gets to grips with the many dangers online for children.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

She grips her stuffed animals when she’s nervous, which is often.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

One called him as "highly intelligent" and "very good at quickly getting to grips with a problem".

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Downtown Los Angeles could hit 101 degrees and Glendale may reach 104 degrees on Tuesday as a record-shattering March heat wave grips the region.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

As Mom hands Ben the plastic bag with Javier’s clothes and favorite book, Dad picks Javier up and grips him into a hug.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera