grabbing

Example Sentences

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For the Greens, it's the first national test of whether Zack Polanski's exuberance and knack for grabbing headlines translates into actual power.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

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

From Salon • May 1, 2026

In the 1970s, Toyota and other Japanese car companies began grabbing market share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 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

Then grabbing a skein of the dark gray wool, I dashed through the dormitory door.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom