grasped
Example Sentences
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Stories of first times, of big feelings imperfectly grasped, of life coming into focus for better or worse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Once the tournament began, America quickly grasped what so many hosts had come to understand before: The moment the soccer starts, everything else recedes into the background.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
If you’ve ever fancied a gondola ride through Venice’s famous canals, now might be the time—many Americans have already grasped the opportunity this summer.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
To get solar panels because you’ve grasped the moral tragedy of climate change, not because your neighbor Larry’s roof looks kind of fab with them.
From Slate ● May 15, 2026
He grasped Abby’s hand and pulled her out from under the tree.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
