She gripped the railing as the train lurched into motion.

He tightened the bicycle grips before the long ride.

She grips the steering wheel tightly as the storm shakes the car.

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

Gripping grain with both hands, he felt the kernels slip through his fingers.

The first and second interpretations are compelling, but on the gripping hand a third perspective suggests the author left subtle clues hinting at an alternate ending.

The mechanic worked carefully, gripping off the corroded bolt until it finally came loose.

The museum's curator explained how the Viking-era sword hilt featured a gripping beast, its sinuous bodies entwined in a timeless battle.

The museum's new exhibit featured a series of carved gripping beasts that seemed to come alive in the flickering torchlight.

The skate shop stocked several different grip tapes, each with a unique texture and color.