catch hold of
Example Sentences
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Quibi intended to distinguish itself from rivals like TikTok or Instagram with higher production values, but it launched during the pandemic, did not catch hold of audiences and missed key viewership metrics for advertisers.
From Los Angeles Times β Jun. 5, 2024
“Now, Mrs Green, if you’d catch hold of the tongue. I wouldn’t ask everybody, but I know you don’t frighten.”
From Slate β Aug. 27, 2018
The most fun comes when you catch hold of an idea or a situation that’s simple but filled with possibility — “The Long Walk,” “Thinner” and “Cell” all come to mind.
From New York Times β Jun. 4, 2015
It is a fine art to catch hold of the few big interesting assets in the market.
From Reuters β Jun. 23, 2010
At the sight of it he halted, and the gebbeth snatched at his cloak, fumbled at his sides trying to catch hold of him from behind.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
