I tried to jerk out from under it, but the restraints and his grip held me fast.

She could feel that the grip held her firmly.

He made as if to kick the native once more, but Smith's powerful grip held him back.

She tried to move away and his grip tightened, but only enough to hold her.

I caught the ropes, and my grip held with a sickening jerk.

I had to lock my fingers behind it to make sure my grip would hold.

Only his grip on the chair held him upright.

The bird I had captured made no effort to escape but continued to attack, though my grip held.

She tried to pull back from the edge of the cliff, but the old man's grip held her tight.