grabbed

Example Sentences

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Although that type of behavior grabbed attention on social media, it did not resonate with a significant percentage of L.A. voters, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s the first real deviation from the dead-eyed cycle of his daily life since his wife grabbed her car keys and never looked back.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Once again, the Briton failed to serve out the set and she eventually grabbed the win - after two hours and 10 minutes - by breaking Urhobo's serve for a sixth time.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Obama gave way to Trump; TikTok outmuscled Facebook and Instagram; and fast-fashion giants like Shein and Temu rose up and grabbed significant market share.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

She must have seen the sudden hearts in my eyes, because the girl laughed and grabbed one of the baby’s feet to wiggle it in my direction.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith