Sentence examples for retaining grip from inspiring English sources

Roughened nuptial pads on the male's hands aid in retaining grip.

Owl nearly exhausted but retained grip.

Arsenal retain grip on third place.

More than a minute into the frightening flight, Gursky appeared to let go of the pilot, holding on — by one hand — to a metal bar on the hang glider before retaining his grip on the pilot.

Although the role of prime minister is the most powerful constitutionally, Vučić is almost universally seen as retaining a grip on power via his leadership of the ruling Serbian Progressive party and his influence in various organs of state.

When North Korea faced a debilitating famine in the 1990s, Kim Jong-il counted on the loyalty of the People's Army as the best protection for retaining his grip on power.

"The situation is more fluid than we imagine, with Qaddafi capable of launching military operations outside Tripoli," including air force sorties, "and retaining his grip on Sirte," Mr. Joshi said.

Part 2 -- Doctrinal Dishonesties" -- argues that recent popes have turned Leninist: they have cared more about retaining their grip on authority than about the needs of those whom they claim to serve.

Pinot noir is not an East End staple, but the Hargraves had a firm grip on it, and the Borgheses have retained that grip.

For months the Taliban retained their grip over Marja, and they still hold sway in several pockets.

And on Tuesday, Republicans retained their grip on that body.