Synonyms for taking hold
tak·ing hold

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1. grasping, taking hold, seizing, prehensionnoun

   the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)

   Synonyms:
   prehension, grasping, seizing

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1. • Control

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1. Anna Dodson:

   There's still some ambiguity about what the guidelines mean in practice, but caution is taking hold.

2. Aaron Kohli:

   This negative sentiment is taking hold. It's a fever that needs to run its course.

3. Tomas Kaberger:

   There is a more realistic attitude toward nuclear power taking hold in Japan so it would not surprise me to see a significantly larger role for renewable energy in the next energy plan.

4. Bill Clinton:

   I think he doesn't get the credit he deserves for a recovery that is taking hold.

5. H. G. Wells, 1903:

   The forceps of our minds are clumsy forceps, and crush the truth a little in taking hold of it.