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
“Life on Earth: Art & Ecofeminism” is a somewhat difficult exhibition to grab hold of, but that’s mostly because its important subject is so much larger than a diverse but relatively modest presentation can encompass.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2024
During mating season, male common frogs will grab hold of “whatever is in front of them,” Dittrich says.
From Science Magazine • Oct. 10, 2023
"He had no strength to hold himself. He was about to fall. I was the only person who had strength left and I had to grab hold of him."
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2023
Spikes run down its back like a mane, and I grab hold of one.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
