grasped

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Kingsley looks at me, gauging if I’ve grasped the heartbreak of the moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Funds with a ticker symbol available to anyone with a brokerage account attract lots of people who haven’t grasped the ugly math behind that legal boilerplate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 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

For only the second time, a ban on gnomes has been lifted this year by the Royal Horticultural Society, an opportunity that seemed to have been grasped by gardeners with both tiny ceramic hands.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

As I reached for the edge of the boat, the one called Mike grasped one of my hands.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo