grip

01. The little child [gripped] his father's hand nervously as they got on the roller coaster.

02. Terror has [gripped] the city, with the fourth murder in as many weeks.

03. The rock climber lost his [grip], and would have fallen to his death had he not been held by the rope.

04. Try a lighter [grip] on your golf club, and relax your swing somewhat.

05. These tires will [grip] the road, and keep you from sliding in wet weather.

06. The old woman had a firm [grip] on her purse, so the thief wasn't able to get it from her.

07. The story will [grip] you from start to finish.

08. Bob Alberti once said, "Hold tenderly that which you cherish, for it is precious, and a tight [grip] may crush it."

09. The ability to firmly [grip] with your hand comes from the muscles in the forearm.

10. The old woman [gripped] her cane tightly as she walked slowly down the hill.

11. The handshake is common as a greeting in Pakistan, although with a more gentle [grip] than Westerners use.

12. The gloves have a rough palm which allows you to keep a firm [grip] on your tools.

13. The government has tightened its [grip] on the media, and all content is heavily censored.

14. The child was [gripped] with terror as the angry dog approached.

15. I have to replace the [grips] on my bicycle handlebars; they're getting pretty worn out.

16. The novel is a [gripping] thriller that never ceases to surprise with its numerous plot twists.

17. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the [grip] of a civil war that has resulted in the deaths of thousands of people.