grabbed

Example Sentences

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About 20 other passengers had the same idea and grabbed a mat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s the first real deviation from the dead-eyed cycle of his daily life since his wife grabbed her car keys and never looked back.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Once again, the Briton failed to serve out the set and she eventually grabbed the win - after two hours and 10 minutes - by breaking Urhobo's serve for a sixth time.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Still, she said, she had no idea when she could go home and was upset she had not grabbed food for the pets because she did not think she would be gone so long.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Something grabbed his leg and pulled him down.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver