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How to pronounce gripped in American English

“gripped” pronunciation by American speakers

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“gripped” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Yemen that are gripped by chaos.

    The Obama White House

  2. That would help it gripped Mars ground.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. and towards the olive branches that are firmly gripped in one of the claws.

    State Department

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