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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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Although Chinese carmakers generally can’t sell their vehicles in the U.S., the five largest players grabbed a 11.7% share in Europe in September.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

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

Back on the broadcast, Nantz immediately winced and grabbed his hand.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Then she grabbed a spoon and ate some tóshchíín.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith