grabby
Example Sentences
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With “Sheriff Country,” the most popular series on Bruckheimer’s CBS roster, his team spins a grabby tale for 2026 while grinding out the network quota of a 20-episode season.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
He and his team have supercharged his ability to connect too, whether that's with grabby videos on social media or chats on his own podcast.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026
“Between Two Windows” is sort of like one of those money booth games at a birthday party or casino where dollar bills blow about, promising rewards to the grabby and clever.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2023
If even that feels grabby, then you can do much with minimal effort by appointing a spokesfriend.
From Washington Post • Dec. 21, 2022
He would rather talk to Frolic, the old, overweight dog asleep on the floor, than to Matthew and Annabelle, with their grabby hands and screechy giggles.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.