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in the grip of

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Source Word

in the grip of

Prepositional phrase

overwhelmed or controlled by something adverse

Japanese Meaning

～に支配されている、～に取り込まれている / 困難な状況にある、逆境に支配されている状態

What is this buttons?

The town, in the grip of a severe drought, rationed water for months.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

その町は深刻な干ばつに見舞われ、数か月間水を配給した。

Sense（1）

overwhelmed or controlled by something adverse

I couldn't enjoy life while I was in the grip of drug abuse.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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