Gripped

A cold spell gripped Europe.

He gripped the tennis racket tightly.

The lecture gripped the audience.

The officer gripped his arm.

The owner of the small dog gripped its neck and scolded it.

She gripped my arm tightly.

In her right hand was gripped a suspicious looking rod that practically radiated "I'm a magical girl item".

He gripped my hand.

He gripped her tightly.

I gripped your arm until it reddened.