gripping
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- grippingly adverb
- grippingness noun
Etymology
Origin of gripping
Example Sentences
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But Down and Kay, who co-created HBO’s gripping finance drama after quitting their jobs as investment bankers, understand that viewers still need a second to catch their breath, preparing for what new crises await.
From Salon
Trotsky’s fate may be well known, yet the final chapters of Mr. Ireland’s book should no more be spoiled than should a gripping page turner.
His gripping stories, as Tom Nolan observes, are marked by “individualized characters, snappy dialogue and historical awareness.”
Consumers in the U.K. continue to bear the brunt of a cost-of-living crisis gripping the country.
Don’t miss: A luxury ‘phobia’ is gripping these consumers.
From MarketWatch
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