grabbed

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The defendant, of Church Street, Appley Magna, told the court he was in fear of Darke, who he said was not helping him to his feet, but had grabbed him "violently".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The owner always came to work dressed in a beautiful suit and tie, but seeing my reaction, he gently grabbed me by the arm and said, “Come with me.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

She told her young son that she would reward him with $1 for every flag he grabbed, and $5 for every touchdown he scored.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Emrys screamed in the bathtub and immediately grabbed his ear, terrified by the sound of his own voice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

She screamed and leapt after it, but Torak grabbed her arm.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver