grab

Example Sentences

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“They must grab it and cherish it. They can do it easily,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

According to the Italian news outlet La Repubblica, the thieves were interrupted by the museum’s security system and abandoned an attempt to grab a fourth artwork.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Jeffries described being found guilty "as a money grab" and not that he could end up in prison, Bardey told the court, suggesting he did not understand the criminal process.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call for a smash and grab in the 14000 block of Riverside Drive by Westfield Fashion Square at 7:10 p.m., according to a department spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

And then I note down the address, grab a plain piece of paper and start writing a letter to William Bloom.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler