grabbing

Example Sentences

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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

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

Before the game, he strutted around, at one point even grabbing Dalton Rushing, decked in full catcher’s gear, to get hyped.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Rather, she said she had approached the woman grabbing items from a shelf and had taken hold of her sleeve.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

That meant there were no other kids on the street, just people grabbing a bite on their way to or from work.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti