grabbing

Example Sentences

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Kerstin Casparij has excelled at right-back, grabbing seven assists, while winger Lauren Hemp also has six assists to her name.

From BBC • 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

The agents—measuring about 6-foot-3, dressed in identical dark suits—were observed grabbing Xi’s utensils and plate and spraying them with an unidentified liquid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Reaves was upgraded to questionable Thursday, a surprising three-week progression from when he was grabbing at his left upper side in the first half of a game against Oklahoma City on April 2.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

“I mean, I’m going too, of course,” she said, grabbing her own rebound and holding on to it.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix