grabbed

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Pratt, a Republican and onetime star of MTV’s “The Hills,” grabbed much of the national spotlight, appearing on “Fox & Friends” and chatting up podcaster Joe Rogan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

These delicately drawn, soft, and sometimes colourful, Korean illustrations grabbed the spotlight in the mid-2010s as artists increasingly shared their work on social media.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

That’s because the Thunder and Spurs are more than the best teams of the moment, having grabbed the top two records and point differentials in the NBA this season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Dearica Hamby scored 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the Sparks defeated the Mercury in Phoenix.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

I grabbed my empty basket and followed him.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu