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