grab
verb (used with object)
are grabbing
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present progressiveof grab.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“We need to be out in the places that already are grabbing her attention,” he said, referring to the company’s typical shopper.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
New Chinese AI models big and small -- from Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 to Alibaba's popular Qwen series -- are grabbing attention as challengers to Anthropic and OpenAI's lead.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
At a time when new drugs against obesity and diabetes are grabbing headlines, PREDIMED-Plus demonstrates that modest, sustained lifestyle changes can still deliver powerful health benefits.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2025
“Other cities are grabbing our youth. Seattle and Denver offer more affordable homes with walkable amenities,” Johnson Hall said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2025
“But it’s not lunchtime yet. This was just a break. It’s time to prep the wood,” I say, but Arwin’s yawning and the other kids are grabbing their stuff.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
