grab hold of
Example Sentences
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On Monday night, either Indiana or Miami will grab hold of college football’s ultimate bragging rights and call themselves national champions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026
During mating season, male common frogs will grab hold of “whatever is in front of them,” Dittrich says.
From Science Magazine • Oct. 10, 2023
Sometimes it’s hard to grab hold of exactly what’s at play in “The Blinds,” but that’s precisely the point and the delight of this remarkably original novel of good, evil and human experimentation.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2023
By electrically extending their reach, ticks may be able to grab hold of hosts more easily.
From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2023
I try to grab hold of those details.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
