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grabbing







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Scauso added that because of the timing of the attacks, many firefighters were changing shifts, but some stayed to help, grabbing whatever extra gear they could find.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

The four suspected Louvre robbers have been arrested, but the jewels they are accused of grabbing in the seven-minute heist have still not been found.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

The senator has been grabbing national headlines for months by targeting Trump in his speeches, leading to chatter about a possible 2028 presidential run.

From Salon Aug. 31, 2026

Cook is regularly spotted walking the halls of Apple Park or grabbing lunch at one of Apple’s Caffè Mac cafeterias.

From MarketWatch Aug. 29, 2026

“Oh, sorry!” he said, jumping up, grabbing his backpack.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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