grabbing

Example Sentences

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The detained anti-colonial activist grabbing attention in West Africa: Who is Kemi Seba?

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

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

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

I got up from the table in a hurry, straightening my bonnet and grabbing my black knit bag.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan