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Another word for gripping

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Adjective

  1. Catching and holding the full attention

    See also:

    excite

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Sentence Examples

  • Confused, she concentrated on gripping the phone.

  • "Listen carefully," he said, gripping her arms.

  • "Carmen," he interrupted, gripping her shoulders.

  • She whirled around, gripping an egg in one hand.

  • "At least hold off on-- " "Jenn!" he said, gripping her arms.

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