grab

Example Sentences

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“The rules are pretty much the same — you need to grab the listener as soon as possible. For a commercial, you’ve got about five seconds. For a pop song, you’ve got 10.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Frequently of questionable quality, the tie-in games felt to many players like a cash grab profiting from the movies' marketing campaigns.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

If 5%-plus yields are good enough for you to retire on, then by all means grab more bonds at these levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Just grab your spices, turn on the stove, and let your cravings guide what you make.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

“She was hungry and decided to sneak out to grab something from the kitchen.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin