grasped

Example Sentences

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To get solar panels because you’ve grasped the moral tragedy of climate change, not because your neighbor Larry’s roof looks kind of fab with them.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

The Argentina defender had briefly grasped the ponytail of striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and was shown a red card after referee Paul Tierney was sent to the screen.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

After three two-hour sessions, my brain was spinning and I felt like I had only grasped about 30% of the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Godoy only fully grasped the answer before shooting Season 2.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

I grasped hold of the rope, toes skidding across the floor before I regained my balance.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros