Example Sentences

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Rare’s first Xbox exclusive was the mediocre action-adventure game Grabbed by the Ghoulies.

From The Verge • Jan. 19, 2022

Myles Chandler, Interlake, Sr., TE/LB Grabbed five interceptions and averaged 14.6 receiving yards per game last season.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2018

Grabbed by the police in February after returning to Riga, the Latvian capital, from a holiday in Spain, Mr. Rimsevics was held for two days and subjected to hours of questioning.

From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2018

Looks like America’s been Grabbed by the passe.

From Washington Post • Mar. 2, 2017

Grabbed her flowers, maybe her snakes too, and just whipped the prizes into the air.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers