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Meanings of gripping in English

Capable of arousing and holding the attention.

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Usage of gripping in English
1
At some point she had taken my hand and was gripping it.
11/22/63
2
It's a very gripping sci-fi story that deals with a catastrophic situation.
Reuters
3
I forced my hand through that roil of energy, gripping her hand.
A kiss of shadows
4
Simpson's trial was excellent, but reality can be more gripping than fiction.
Radio NZ
5
Before that it had basked in the 'Africa Rising' hype gripping investors.
Reuters
6
Given the day's events, I was gripping the brink with my toes.
206 Bones
7
Webster put out his hand, almost but not quite gripping the card.
The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke
8
De Soya realizes that he is still gripping the young medic's tunic.
The Hyperion Cantos
9
First is the continuing economic malaise and high unemployment still gripping America.
The Guardian
10
Mrs. Baxter leaned too far forward, both hands gripping the steering wheel.
Cormac: the tale of a dog gone missing
11
A gripping fear of losing can be one of sport's great motivators.
The Irish Times
12
The lad drew in his breath sharply, gripping me by the shoulder.
My Lady of Doubt
13
He sat up suddenly in his chair, gripping the sides of it.
The Pawns Count
14
And a dentist has more experience in gripping with forceps, said Ng.
Reuters
15
Two guardsmen held him in place, one gripping each of his arms.
Seven Wonders of a Once and Future World & Other Stories
16
Father had one hand outstretched, the other hand gripping a recessed handhold.
Earth Unaware
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Gripping through the time
Gripping across language varieties
Ireland
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United States of America
Common
Australia
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