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grabbed

  • past participle of grab.
  • past tense form of grab.

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After the animal fell to the table, one patron grabbed it with a towel and took it to the Humane Society in Oceanside.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

He grabbed his son Eric’s hand to shake it and walked out to trash the judge and the proceedings, which he’d soon appeal.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

A top lawmaker from Australia's far-right One Nation party has grabbed headlines after exploding at a misbehaving dog as he was grilled on live TV.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Lockheed plans to tout its new missile design Monday at the annual Farnborough International Airshow, where military gear has grabbed headlines as much as commercial aircraft in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

And Anna grabbed up the old black coat to cover him.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff