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"the grip of" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It means a strong hold or control over something. Here are a few examples of how to use it in a sentence: - The country was in the grip of a severe economic crisis. - He couldn't escape the grip of his addiction. - The team was determined to break free from the grip of their losing streak. - The young girl was in the grip of fear when she saw the large spider crawling towards her. - The citizens were struggling against the grip of an oppressive government.
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the grip of
noun
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
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The grip of fear has been broken.
England was in the grip of unemployment.
They were in the grip of fear.
Edinburgh is already in the grip of fevered anticipation.
We are still in the grip of that historical moment.
The country was in the grip of political violence.
Smith ended up in the grip of drink and despair.
We're apparently currently in the grip of a 1988 revival.
"Now it's in the grip of a cholera outbreak".
America was soon in the grip of a Salome craze.
We are now in the grip of another servant renaissance.
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