grabbing

Example Sentences

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We have seen pushing, shoving, grabbing and pulling on corners all season.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Feeling inspired, I stood in front of the fridge, grabbing ingredients that would work well together.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

To get there, he had to push through a dense cluster of his own supporters: people holding Abdul for Senate signs, leaning in for selfies, grabbing a quick word, a handshake, a moment.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

The agents—measuring about 6-foot-3, dressed in identical dark suits—were observed grabbing Xi’s utensils and plate and spraying them with an unidentified liquid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Daniel said, hanging from the beak by his back legs, his hands grabbing Zeke’s, catching him, saving his life.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness