grabbed

Example Sentences

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Although that type of behavior grabbed attention on social media, it did not resonate with a significant percentage of L.A. voters, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He grabbed one each for himself, Kelly and their daughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

It ended in tragedy when a rock 23-year-old Jack had grabbed came loose in his hands.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Dearica Hamby scored 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the Sparks defeated the Mercury in Phoenix.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Tansy grabbed up the cowbell on her desk and rang it over her head, introducing a new tradition to orthography.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck