grabbed

Example Sentences

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The pages capture the inner thoughts of someone who found himself at the center of history, as if Oppenheimer grabbed a pen and bared his soul during the Manhattan Project.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The defendant, of Church Street, Appley Magna, told the court he was in fear of Darke, who he said was not helping him to his feet, but had grabbed him "violently".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The owner always came to work dressed in a beautiful suit and tie, but seeing my reaction, he gently grabbed me by the arm and said, “Come with me.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“This one, when I grabbed it, I could tell it could be done under a certain amount, right from experience. It’s under $100.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The thought doesn’t last long because a moment later Amy has reached forward and grabbed my bag off my shoulder.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler