up for grabs
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“These assets could be up for grabs for Delta and other airlines, such that it could help level the playing field somewhat,” they added.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
The positions that I think are up for grabs are left-back, centre-back, the number 10 role and left-winger.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Many rooms on bigger Mediterranean ships, including sailings from Princess Cruises, Holland America and Cunard, with routes that cross the path of totality’s southern tip, are still up for grabs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
The poll, based on interviews with 350 likely voters March 7-9, revealed just how up for grabs the mayoral election is, with less than three months before the primary.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
During my five weeks in the United States, I spent a lot of time on planes and waiting around in airports, where the image of Americans as hard workers was clearly up for grabs.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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