grabbing
Example Sentences
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“We’re grabbing for straws, trying to develop something,” an officer told the New York Times within 24 hours of the bombing.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Though she occasionally found herself automatically grabbing her locked phone during the first few weeks of using Brick, over time the impulse became less frequent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
American rapper and actor RZA was also spotted by a fan while grabbing some noodles in the Welsh capital.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
I’d been grabbing drinks after work with friends, going out to brunch on the weekends and trying all the trendy food spots for dinner.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
But Monique was already grabbing the telephone, barking out orders.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
