grabbing

Example Sentences

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For the Greens, it's the first national test of whether Zack Polanski's exuberance and knack for grabbing headlines translates into actual power.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

After grabbing his last rebound with 3 minutes and 17 seconds left with the Lakers leading by 26 points, James raised his hand to come out of the game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

In the 1970s, Toyota and other Japanese car companies began grabbing market share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

To get there, he had to push through a dense cluster of his own supporters: people holding Abdul for Senate signs, leaning in for selfies, grabbing a quick word, a handshake, a moment.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

I can’t explain that Inkling has been poking my leg really hard and even grabbing dumplings off my plate.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins