grasp

Example Sentences

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“It makes you rethink, ‘How am I going to present these individuals that represent certain character traits that we want our children to grasp or to live up to, right?’”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

"Before astronomers found planets outside our solar system, we thought we had a pretty good grasp on how planets formed," Libby-Roberts said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

His intuitive grasp of the logic of power, his genius for improvisation, and his willingness to adapt dramatic and unconventional approaches equip him with skills that a war president needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Cameron Young snatched the prestigious Players Championship title from Matt Fitzpatrick's grasp in a pulsating finish at TPC Sawgrass.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Then I grasp the sword again, narrow my eyes, and concentrate.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone