Example Sentences

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Pratt, a Republican and onetime star of MTV’s “The Hills,” grabbed much of the national spotlight, appearing on “Fox & Friends” and chatting up podcaster Joe Rogan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He grabbed one each for himself, Kelly and their daughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

It ended in tragedy when a rock 23-year-old Jack had grabbed came loose in his hands.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

And on my way out, I grabbed a whole pile of coordinating cold-weather accessories.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows