Sentence examples for formidable grip from inspiring English sources

Listerine is aimed squarely at loosening Crest's formidable grip on the business.

He seized my hand with the formidable grip of someone who puts a lot of stock in a handshake.

During the company's golden years, it gained a formidable grip on the computer market and its revenues grew between 30%and50%0% each year.

For those who manage to hook, hang upside down and swing successfully, it all leads up to the grand finale: the moment when Randy Winner, a former dancer with a formidable grip, hangs upside down opposite you on his own trapeze to catch you in the air as you, also upside down, arch and swing toward him.

Even if the allegations of massive rigging are comprehensively proven, and Zimbabwe's neighbours eventually grumble and huff about a re-run, President Robert Mugabe has no reason to fear any serious challenge to his now formidable grip on power.

His Vietnam reportage was exceptional, almost artful; his summary and recapitulation more than three decades later is formidable, gripping and always informative.

The Catholic church maintains a formidable, if waning, grip on public morality.

That twin grip gives him formidable power over how his government is seen on television.

Finsbury Park, N4, Sat & Sun BB Emerging nearly two years ago, Mute has gripped Brighton's formidable club scene with vibrant lineups spanning grime, UK garage, dubstep and the rhythmically twisting noises that swim in between.

Hoffenheim played as if they were contesting a derby in the Mercedes Benz Arena, while Bruno Labbadia's men had trouble coming to grips with the formidable skills of Ryan Babel and Firmino.

Mr Archer, who disappointed many by declining to run for re-election, is widely credited with getting to grips with the city's formidable problems.