grabbed

Example Sentences

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From the meat section, I grabbed a discounted package of skirt steak — about three-quarters of a pound for roughly $6.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

This was when Trossard, with his back to the play, grabbed Pablo around the waist.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The owner always came to work dressed in a beautiful suit and tie, but seeing my reaction, he gently grabbed me by the arm and said, “Come with me.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“This one, when I grabbed it, I could tell it could be done under a certain amount, right from experience. It’s under $100.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The ground shook again, and I was about to run for the door when Regan grabbed me by the arm and pulled me backward.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin