grabbing

Example Sentences

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The L.A. mayor’s race is grabbing all the attention.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Once you’re in the store, make sure you’re checking prices at the top and the bottom of the shelf before grabbing what you need.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Despite England's dominance, Italy managed to secure a bonus point after tries from Vittoria Vecchini and Alissa Ranuccini, who scored either side of a penalty try, with Francesca Sgorbini grabbing the crucial fourth try.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The AI will likely propose grabbing data through what’s called an API—“application programming interface.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“I don’t like it,” Katherine said, grabbing the rebound.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix