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  • past tense form of grab.
  • past participle of grab.

grabbed



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Another resident, Tena Risley, said she saw flames behind trees near her home and, in a panic, she grabbed her dog and a few things.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

In January, he grabbed a double in a 3-1 Champions League win over Manchester City and the following week netted again in a 2-1 victory at Atletico Madrid.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

He grabbed his son Eric’s hand to shake it and walked out to trash the judge and the proceedings, which he’d soon appeal.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

I grabbed a guitar and finished it in two hours.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Anna May grabbed a vest and a suit jacket from a hook on the wall and chucked them onto the counter for James.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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