Gripped example sentences
Related (8): captivated, seized, entranced, clutched, held, grasped, obsessed, fixated.
"Gripped" Example Sentences
Common Phases
1. He gripped the railing tightly as he went down the stairs.
2. As the story unfolded, I was gripped by a feeling of suspense.
3. The circus performer gripped the trapeze bar with both hands.
4. The cold morning air gripped the valley in its icy embrace.
5. The wrestler tightly gripped his opponent in a bear hug.
6. Fear gripped her heart as she rounded the corner.
7. The detective gripped the knife handle covered in fingerprints.
8. Anxiety gripped his stomach in a vice-like hold.
9. The rower gripped the oars tightly as he pulled on the final stroke.
10. Panic gripped the passengers as the plane began to shake.
11. Her fear gripped her so tightly that she could barely speak.
12. The climber gripped the ledge with white knuckles.
13. The inmates gripped the bars of their jail cells.
14. Grief gripped him as he read the news of his father's death.
15. The soldier gripped his rifle nervously as he went over the top.
16. The athlete gripped the starting block as she waited for the gun.
17. The top student gripped her diploma proudly as she walked off the stage.
18. The dog gripped the toy tightly between its teeth.
19. Excitement gripped the crowd as the winning goal was scored.
20. The surfer gripped the surfboard tightly as the wave approached.
21. Horror gripped the campers as they realized they were lost.
22. The warrior gripped his sword firmly as he prepared for battle.
23. The winter cold gripped the city as the temperature dropped.
24. Romance gripped the young lovers as they looked into each other's eyes.
25. Amazement gripped me as I realized what had happened.
26. The circus trapeze artist gripped the bar above her head.
27. Terror gripped the citizens as the tornado approached.
28. The candidate gripped the podium as she gave her speech.
29. The child gripped his mother's hand tightly as they crossed the street.
30. The mechanic gripped the wrench firmly to loosen the rusty bolt.
31. The little girl gripped her teddy bear for comfort.
32. The detective gripped the suspect firmly by the arm.
33. The mechanic gripped the tire iron and began loosening the lug nuts.
34. The thief gripped the moneybag and quickly made his getaway.
35. The detective gripped the suspect by the collar of his shirt.
36. The soldier gripped his assault rifle as they neared enemy territory.
37. The gymnast gripped the balance beam as she began her routine.
38. The pianist gripped the piano keys as she began to play.
39. The quarterback gripped the football tightly as he waited for the snap.
40. The boxer gripped the ropes as he waited for the bell.
41. The actress gripped the microphone tightly as she began her monologue.
42. The gambler gripped the roulette wheel as the ball spun.
43. The protestor gripped the fence as the police grew closer.
44. The politician gripped the podium as he launched into his campaign speech.
45. The mountain climber gripped the rock face as he scaled the cliff.
46. The ship's captain gripped the steering wheel tightly as the storm intensified.
47. The patient gripped the doctor's hand as the procedure began.
48. The young fan gripped the autograph book as his favorite player walked by.
49. The nurse gripped the patient's hand and spoke words of comfort.
50. The author gripped the manuscript as her book won the award.
51. The woman gripped her purse protectively as she walked down the street.
52. The dancer gripped the barre as she began her warm up exercises.
53. The boxer gripped the heavy bag and trained vigorously for the match.
54. The sailor gripped the rigging as the ship rocked in heavy seas.
55. The scientist gripped the beaker tightly as the experiment began.
56. The bodybuilder gripped the barbell as he lifted weight after weight.
57. The equestrian gripped the saddle horn tightly as the horse galloped.
58. The rider gripped the handlebars as the motorcycle sped along the road.
59. The toddler gripped the leg of the table as he struggled to stand.
60. The judge gripped the gavel and began the court proceedings.