grabbing

Example Sentences

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The NBA has become unwatchable, allowing full-blown, no-holds-barred grabbing, holding and even hugging, with or without the ball, and not even trying to hide it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Once you’re in the store, make sure you’re checking prices at the top and the bottom of the shelf before grabbing what you need.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The market was so large, though, that grabbing even a small percentage of it would produce revenue that exceeded NASA’s entire budget, Musk told biographer Walter Isaacson.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

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

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“Yes, you will,” May said, grabbing the Mirror and shoving it into Jack’s grandfather’s bag.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley