- a good grip on French history.
 -  a terrible power had her in its grasp.
 -  he carried his small bag onto the plane with him.
 -  he grabbed the hammer by the handle.
 -  He gripped the steering wheel.
 -  he has a strong grip for an old man.
 -  he released his clasp on my arm.
 -  he was in the grip of a powerful emotion.
 -  in Britain they call a bobby pin a grip.
 -  it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip.
 -  she kept a firm hold on the railing.
 -  The snake charmer fascinates the cobra.
 -  the two men grappled with each other for several minutes.
 -  they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities.