How to Use grab in a Sentence

grab

1 of 2 verb
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  • I have to go back in the house and grab my car keys.
  • I'll grab a taxi and meet you there.
  • Let's grab a bite to eat before the movie starts.
  • The play grabs the audience from the opening scene.
  • The store had a lot of nice stuff, but nothing really grabbed me.
  • The little boy grabbed onto his mother's leg and wouldn't let go.
  • One player in particular has been grabbing a lot of attention lately.
  • During the melee, the suspect grabbed Wali, threw him to the ground and punched him in the head.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2023
  • To read along with us this month, grab a copy of the book below.
    — Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Just grab a bathing suit, a toothbrush, and a book, and you’re all set.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Danilecki grabbed the bat and told the group to disperse.
    — Andrew Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Instead, grab the right gear, your tools, and get to it.
    — Alisha McDarris, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2023
  • The woman told police Wilkes had grabbed her by the wrist and choked her.
    — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 18 Aug. 2023
  • A couple of months ago, Steve grabbed my face with both hands and kissed me full on the mouth.
    — Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
  • The video shows the beast sauntering up to the front door and grabbing the bag in its mouth.
    — CBS News, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The problem with that lure is that bass grabbed it and carried it into the grass.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 18 June 2023
  • And Juarez stands ready to grab her keys and climb behind the wheel right now for a driving test.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Use the tool to grab the tick as close to your skin as possible, and do a slow and steady pull.
    — Kayla Hui, Mph, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2023
  • People shower and grab a bite to eat but then are on their way to the border.
    — Alejandro Cegarra Alejandro Cegarra, New York Times, 10 May 2023
  • Donovan grabbed the loose ball and took it to the other basket for an easy layup.
    — Nikstreng, oregonlive, 10 Apr. 2023
  • This Black Friday, grab this versatile tablet and stay ahead in the tech game.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Just go outside on a warm summer day and grab a big rock that's been sitting in the sun.
    — Rhett Allain, WIRED, 10 Mar. 2024
  • Rodriguez then struck Smith in the head again and, grabbing Smith by his hair, lifted his head and slammed it against the floor, the video shows.
    — Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 12 July 2023
  • According to police, the woman got up to check her closet and the man grabbed her.
    — Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 14 May 2023
  • Tom Lynch, a D.C. police spokesman, said the guard confronted the youths and took the items away, but the youths grabbed the items back and ran to the vehicle in the garage.
    — Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
  • One shop employee had been grabbing cardigans from the back of the store when the two little girls burst in.
    — Holly Yan, CNN, 9 May 2023
  • Luke Vaughn hit a grounder deep in the hole at short, and Moeller shortstop Charlie Niehaus grabbed the ball and made a long throw to get him out.
    — James Weber, The Enquirer, 3 June 2023
  • The things that feel viral and fuzzy are the things that are grabbing eyeballs at a really high rate.
    — Vulture, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Upon returning to the dugout, Ohtani grabbed a banana; the fruit is said to prevent cramps.
    — Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2023
  • At its most basic, the recipe for these adds barbecue sauce to the ground beef, and tells you to grab your grater and get ready for later.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 June 2023
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grab

2 of 2 noun
  • All are equipped with roll-in showers and tub grab bars.
    — Liz Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Battle to Watch: The backup and No. 3 spots on the depth chart will be up for grabs.
    — oregonlive, 30 July 2023
  • But the sense that voters might be up for grabs is not lost on the other side.
    — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 14 Apr. 2024
  • Sometimes there is extra food on the pass that is up for grabs.
    — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 9 Feb. 2024
  • None of them can catch the Pelicans for sixth in the West, but all four play-in spots are up for grabs.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024
  • And there are even winter jackets up for grabs that are a steal.
    — Kaylee Remington, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The city is up for grabs, and every baddie is eager to make his name.
    — Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2023
  • And even in the states up for grabs, the focus will be narrowly defined.
    — Marianne Levine, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Strategists on both sides agree that each chamber is up for grabs.
    — Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Athletes will compete as a team or a duet, with a total of six medals up for grabs.
    — Amanda Davies, CNN, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The one spot completely up for grabs is right guard and there’s a good chance a fresh face wins the position.
    — Evan Dudley, al, 12 July 2023
  • Three more $5 million prizes are still up for grabs in the Luxe game, according to the Texas Lottery.
    — James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Over a wide swath of sub-Saharan Africa, coups and power grabs roiled the region.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Every seat in both the state House of Delegates and state Senate was up for grabs.
    — Laura Romero, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Also up for grabs are studs, hoops, signet rings, and pendants, all of which look great paired with dress shirts, tees, and sweaters.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Buescher became the 12th full-time driver to win a race this year, and there are four playoff spots up for grabs over the next month.
    — Hank Kurz Jr., USA TODAY, 30 July 2023
  • In a season viewed by many as a must-win for the Angels, the AL West division still feels very much up for grabs.
    — Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2023
  • One of the most coveted Ferrari race cars of all time will be up for grabs for the first time in nearly 25 years next month.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 July 2023
  • If bags don’t float your boat, there is plenty of jewelry up for grabs, too.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Like the final sequence, the game itself was tense, physical and up for grabs.
    — Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The king’s other drawings up for grabs include images of birds and a rabbit.
    — Justin Ray, Robb Report, 14 June 2023
  • Had Wiseman not made that grab, West Linn’s 2-0 lead would easily have been cut in half.
    — Ray Hacke, oregonlive, 3 June 2023
  • Here’s a look at what’s up for grabs and what’s been sold across five distinct United States markets.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 6 May 2023
  • Or just the elite institutions that saw assets up for grabs?
    — Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Ava delivered a few web gems that game, most notably a leaping grab to rob a base hit.
    — Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 12 May 2023
  • There’s also a very special bottle of Macallan up for grabs that is nearly 70 years old.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2023
  • With the House and Senate closely divided and all 140 seats on the ballot, both chambers are up for grabs.
    — Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2023
  • There are 50 delegates up for grabs in the Palmetto State.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2024
  • True swing voters who are up for grabs in every election.
    — Nick Corasaniti, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2024
  • The best deal may have been the barrel of stainless-steel grab holds, which were going for $25 apiece; some people were buying three at once.
    — Emma Alpern, Curbed, 13 Dec. 2023

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