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Meanings of gripping in English

Capable of arousing and holding the attention.

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Examples for "fascinating"
Examples for "fascinating"
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The coming year should be a fascinating one for the technology industry.
The Irish Times
2
The fascinating recordings will help in the development of future x-ray technology.
Reuters
3
I find this question really fascinating in the context of human identity.
Seven Wonders of a Once and Future World & Other Stories
4
It is the most fascinating thing in the world; Love not excepted.
Plain Tales from the Hills
5
The best examples age for decades, taking on complex and fascinating flavours.
The Irish Times
1
There are times too for raising power and times for absorbing power.
Lid Off the Cauldron
2
This allows teachers to see whether they are actually absorbing the information.
The Irish Times
3
She was married; found life in London somewhat absorbing; and forgot Mary.
Mary Marston
4
In the absorbing public questions that ensued, resulting in the War of
Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet / ...
5
For in truth the boys were absorbing the glory of the moonlight.
The Court of Boyville
1
I found my work in the South Side Boys' Club deeply engrossing.
The God That Failed
2
The result is an engrossing book that informs as well as moves.
The Guardian
3
The greater part of the afternoon was passed in this engrossing work.
The Blue Birds' Winter Nest
4
The Tenor made no remark; his pipes seemed to be all engrossing.
The Heavenly Twins
5
To this natural interest is due the engrossing character of nature study.
Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Literature
1
The performances by James Wood's remarkable New London Chamber Choir are riveting.
The Irish Times
2
Read on for an exciting look at David Hewson's riveting new thriller
Dante's numbers
3
Yet I just thought that this could be an amazingly riveting film.
The Guardian
4
His testimony was powerful, honest, and riveting, Trump said in Twitter post.
Reuters
5
After ninety minutes of this riveting heresy, McNamara made three fateful decisions.
Legacy of ashes: the history of the cia
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
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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
Common
United States of America
Common
Australia
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