grabbing
- present participle of grab.
Example Sentences
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What’s striking is that she found climbing on the backs of near-strangers to be less weird than grabbing drinks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
However, grabbing the last “6% to 8%” of that final push higher would open an investor to a potential 25% downside — meaning “the risk/reward on that has gone against you.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
It is about tapping into Morocco's passion for the game and grabbing "soft power on the international stage" by proving they can compete.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
“We’re grabbing for straws, trying to develop something,” an officer told the New York Times within 24 hours of the bombing.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
The trolley started to empty, passengers grabbing their bags and hustling out.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
