Sentence examples for Seems gripping from inspiring English sources

Both the strain and the silliness of artistic effort, as well as the genuine torment of life itself, are occasionally glimpsed, but what initially seems gripping devolves into monotonous chaos and, regardless of style, a lot of empty overacting.

page A27 DAVID BROOKS There has never been a moment when, at least in public, Senator Barack Obama seems gripped by inner turmoil.

Germany still seems gripped by what it calls Weltschmerz roughly speaking, apathetic despair at how much better things could be.Mr Eichel's new budget will do little to shake the pessimism.

In fact everyone who comes into contact with Vitas seems gripped by a strange, God-like adoration of him.

Is there no outrage left in the city of Emma Goldman and Malcolm X? The cause seemed gripping enough: a call for the City Council to pass Resolution 909, condemning the USA Patriot Act and other federal policies that have expanded government surveillance, detention and law enforcement powers in the name of fighting terrorism.

By Boxing Day 1981 the regime seemed gripped by crisis.

Kuyt, Peter Crouch, Ryan Babel and Yossi Benayoun all had chances but seemed gripped with indecision.

Three months ago, the Jazz seemed gripped by uncertainty and unease and heading for a miserable end.

The artists seem gripped by self-consciousness, embarrassed to be even entering this daft contest.

Thiago Motta was calm and authoritative, while others briefly seemed gripped by panic.

Surrounding by his adoring supporters, Mr. Chávez laughed and seemed gripped by the emotion of the moment.