grabbed

Example Sentences

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The director also grabbed images on the fly, using his iPhone during location scouting to get close-ups of the insects and on set during forest chases.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

For the Red Bulls, Adam Brocklebank grabbed a try in the first half with further scores in the second from Christian Wade and Josh Hodge.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Emrys screamed in the bathtub and immediately grabbed his ear, terrified by the sound of his own voice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

It was those hands that grabbed an opportunity with the Raiders and didn’t let go.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

I quickly tucked the laptop under my arm, grabbed my bathrobe, and went into the hall bathroom, locking the door firmly behind me.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin