grasped
Example Sentences
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One influential figure predicts an array of grim economic consequences, unconvinced that Burnham and his team have grasped what might be coming down the track and planned accordingly.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
But I soon grasped that paying attention can be hard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
On his debut, Samba played the entire 90 minutes and fully grasped his opportunity.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Tom gets his travel piece and his tourists, but he also learns that attempting to remain “reasonable” can be its own form of delusion, an indication that you haven’t grasped the gravity of the situation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
I was experiencing an ordeal: a hand of fiery iron grasped my vitals.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
