grab
verb (used with object)
have been grabbing
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present perfect progressiveof grab.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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AI data centers have been grabbing chip capacity that would otherwise serve the makers of computers, videogame consoles and smartphones, driving up prices for American consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 12, 2026
The liquidation will accelerate market-share gains that rivals have been grabbing for years at Bed Bath & Beyond’s expense.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2023
While layoffs at big technology companies have been grabbing headlines in recent weeks, jobless claims remain very low and the unemployment rate is at the lowest level in half a century.
From New York Times ● Jan. 27, 2023
From Bell Canada and Telus Corp in Canada to BT in Britain, the Nordic companies have been grabbing market share from the Chinese firm.
From Reuters ● Oct. 9, 2020
Indeed, menswear has been moving away from the suit-and-tie classic to a more casual, tailored look, and a host of new names such as Bonobos have been grabbing attention.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 5, 2015
