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had grabbed

  • past perfect
    of grab.
    grab
    verb (used with object)
    to seize suddenly or quickly; snatch; clutch.

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The defendant, of Church Street, Appley Magna, told the court he was in fear of Darke, who he said was not helping him to his feet, but had grabbed him "violently".

From BBC ● May 7, 2026

Clinton had grabbed headlines for her displays while on loan at Tottenham and appeared to be above Park in the pecking order for an England midfield role.

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026

After leaving the chamber, he told reporters that Hepburn had grabbed him and sworn "in an aggressive manner".

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2025

In the rush to leave his home, he had grabbed photo albums, containing hundreds of pictures of family members — his parents, his wife’s parents, his engagement party.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2025

If I had grabbed Dismay myself—if I had just hung on—Dismay would be here right now.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles