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  • past tense form of grab.
  • past participle of grab.
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grabbed



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A top lawmaker from Australia's far-right One Nation party has grabbed headlines after exploding at a misbehaving dog as he was grilled on live TV.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Lockheed plans to tout its new missile design Monday at the annual Farnborough International Airshow, where military gear has grabbed headlines as much as commercial aircraft in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

They grabbed the four-bedroom, 1970s property in 2014 for $585,900.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Wilber grabbed the notebook he carried around with his family’s information and tossed it the man, who headed straight to a telephone booth.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

With a cry he grabbed for a handhold, righting himself just in time.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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