grabbed
Example Sentences
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Everyone in the room grabbed either shakers or a small drum, and with Densmore instructing and conducting, the ensemble conjured what he called the heartbeat of Mother Earth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
He preened, grabbed his oversized scissors and opened his mouth to boast, but no one could hear a single word over the deafening roar of Marine One’s idling engines.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026
A resident at Pavilion Court, John Dighton, said he "grabbed stuff for a couple of days" and was staying at a nearby hotel.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
A friend grabbed his arm and pulled him out.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
‘Halt!’ he shouted and, as I stopped, he grabbed my handlebars.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
