grabbed

Example Sentences

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In today’s information-saturated environment, Rosales said, the race and its roster of “extremely milquetoast candidates” didn’t break through until the Swalwell scandal grabbed voters’ attention.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s the first real deviation from the dead-eyed cycle of his daily life since his wife grabbed her car keys and never looked back.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

These delicately drawn, soft, and sometimes colourful, Korean illustrations grabbed the spotlight in the mid-2010s as artists increasingly shared their work on social media.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

That’s because the Thunder and Spurs are more than the best teams of the moment, having grabbed the top two records and point differentials in the NBA this season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Callaway was just turning away when I stepped forward and grabbed his arm.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin