grabbing

Example Sentences

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Throughout the campaign we saw the parties fighting it out to organically secure a spot on people's social media feeds by grabbing attention and speak directly to voters.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

When the AI reported “a person is jumping from the roof of a house,” it was Soderstrom again, this time standing up quickly in the lanai and grabbing a hose or broom, she recalled.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 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

Feeling inspired, I stood in front of the fridge, grabbing ingredients that would work well together.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Daniel said, hanging from the beak by his back legs, his hands grabbing Zeke’s, catching him, saving his life.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness