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Note an inscription that will hold attention (4)

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I believe the answer is:

grip

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This could be a double definition.

'note an inscription that' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'hold attention' is the second definition.
'grip' can be an answer for 'hold' (gripping is a kind of holding). I'm unsure of the 'attention' bit.

'will' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for grip that I've seen before include "Control" , "Take firm hold of travelling bag?" , "Grasp, clutch" , "Fascinate" , "interest - a lot!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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