grabbing

Example Sentences

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Though she occasionally found herself automatically grabbing her locked phone during the first few weeks of using Brick, over time the impulse became less frequent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Cape Verde took a more attacking and expansive approach in their second Group H outing against Uruguay, but also demonstrated their steely resolve by grabbing a second-half equaliser.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

I’d been grabbing drinks after work with friends, going out to brunch on the weekends and trying all the trendy food spots for dinner.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

Well, they may also find it cheaper to stay and get around the continent—whether that’s exploring the Eiffel Tower in Paris or grabbing a slice of pizza in the shadow of Rome’s Colosseum.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Clara let out a long sigh and made her way to the door, grabbing her notebook off the table so she’d have something to do with her hands.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny