grab

Example Sentences

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Teachers grab numbered signs and tell students to line up according to their route.

From Los Angeles Times

He interviewed some of the band members, poorly, and then grabbed a saxophone to do some inspired fake playing.

From Los Angeles Times

The city grabbed international attention in 2001, when the Sunni Pashtun Taliban authorities destroyed two large Buddha statues cherished by the predominantly Shia Hazara community in the region.

From Barron's

Kelly, who becomes Sunderland's first world champion, sprinted to embrace trainer Adam Booth when the result was announced before grabbing the belt and raising it up to the 4,000-strong crowd.

From BBC

"Could she grab two Grand Slams in a year? Yes - and that will certainly edge her more towards the number one ranking in the world," Cash said on BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC