up for grabs
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When new hires don’t know whether the room down the hall is up for grabs or silently reserved for executives, they won’t risk it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
Combined, those factors make the battle for control of the House incredibly close, which in turn makes the five seats up for grabs in California pivotal — and potentially decisive.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
For now, leadership in the sector remains up for grabs, but quantum investors are riding a multiday high courtesy of the Commerce Department’s latest move.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Other Spirit assets up for grabs include its flight positions and gates in Newark, N.J.,
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
As Halliday’s former closest friend, everyone assumed he alone could explain why the deceased billionaire had put his entire fortune up for grabs.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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