grasp
Example Sentences
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For decades Mr. James was among tens of millions of Americans unable to grasp the written word—more than 20% of our population, an embarrassment for a nation rooted in high literacy.
Turns out that the star's wife and long-term manager has a firm grasp on his legacy.
From BBC
What is a rather staid drama about the weight of social expectations on a relationship becomes a dramatically unexpected game of vengeance as Jennifer and Fernando grasp at any power they have over the other.
From Los Angeles Times
Another key to his acumen was his grasp of history.
From Barron's
Charles couldn’t help but reach out, and “we again grasped hands with all the fervour of long-parted friends, my wife in the spirit-land and myself here.”
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
