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Example Sentences
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He preened, grabbed his oversized scissors and opened his mouth to boast, but no one could hear a single word over the deafening roar of Marine One’s idling engines.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026
I thought ‘I don’t know when I’ll be here again’ so I grabbed a handful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
A friend grabbed his arm and pulled him out.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
However, the 49ers hit back as Demarcus Robinson grabbed a touchdown before half-time.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
He grabbed that snake by the neck and yanked it out of the desk.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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