Sentence examples for spurs grip from inspiring English sources

Van der Vaart's header flew past Begovic but, by then, Spurs' grip on third spot, and the mantle of top London side in the top flight, was already slipping.

That was a rare moment of bother for Spurs, who soon took a grip on proceedings once more.

It is perhaps their London rivals who are feeling the heat, a death grip that particularly affects Spurs at this stage of the season.

Meanwhile, assistant manager Kevin Bond told BBC Radio 5 live that Spurs are starting to get to grips with the pressures of being towards the top of the Premier League table.

And also:... he'd see another spur, saying: "That is the one you will grip next, but try it first to see if it is firm".

Having taken a grip on proceedings just before the break, Spurs kept up their momentum when the match resumed with the impressive Kane bending in a shot that forced Howard into action.

Indeed, Spurs have a real chance of cracking the Manchester clubs' grip on the league this weekend when they will move joint top if they beat Wolves, with City not playing until Monday.

A focus on the visible wealth of the monarchy might be considered a spur to revolution in a country that is in the grip of austerity and that experienced rioting last year.

Rove's strategy anticipated that an enlarged Hispanic population, spurred by conservative familial and religious affiliations, would help secure a Republican grip on the White House and increase the party's presence in Congress and statehouses.

China is beginning to ease its grip on natural gas prices, which have been kept artificially low for years, and this could spur further investments.

Stage fright gripped Tottenham and although Bent saw a deflected shot kiss the bar at the other end, Spurs were relieved to hear the final whistle.