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grabbed

  • past participle
    of grab.
    grab
    verb (used with object)
    to seize suddenly or quickly; snatch; clutch.
  • past tense form
    of grab.
    grab
    verb (used with object)
    to seize suddenly or quickly; snatch; clutch.

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Here’s what’s grabbed my attention: Thursday’s tech takedown, and a market that’s increasingly splintering.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

I greeted the door woman, bought a bottle of water, grabbed a bar stool against the far wall, and opened the book in progress on my phone until the show started.

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026

When these songs came out on El Mal Querer, the mixture of ancient and modern grabbed attention at the highest levels of the mainstream music industry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Thiero, getting a rare starting moment, scored seven points and grabbed four rebounds while Bronny James had four points and five assists in a starting role.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

I moved back near her, grabbed her hand, and squeezed.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu