grab

Example Sentences

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Beasley was playing for the Bucks, making sure he would grab fewer than four rebounds, according to the indictment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo's record-equalling sixth and final World Cup was always going to grab headlines, though perhaps not as early in the tournament as we have seen and for the reasons listed above.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

I don’t linger but admire the genius of it, grab a fist of Rioja Alta and head to the rooftop lounge for a sunset thought amid stunning views of the city.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

He added, "I reached in there, and I was able to grab the end of that flapping piece, the already peeling piece. It was still attached to the bottom. I didn't remove anything."

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

Emma and I laugh and ensure them that we love noise—honestly, it’s better than awkward silence—as Melanie and Hannah grab their purses and run through a list of last-minute instructions.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller