grabbed

Example Sentences

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"We wish we had grabbed more before we left because there are pictures and furniture that are precious to us that are still there but damaged," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

They wanted candy bars and grabbed them off the shelf and mimed taking bites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

I really loved your special, it grabbed me immediately with your “straight versus gay man” scenario.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

“On the innovation front, Pizza Hut struggled. Then, on the value front, Domino’s grabbed hold of the value baton and just ran with it, and continues to run at a full-out sprint.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

She reached out and grabbed Pearl’s nose between two of her knuckles.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck