Grab example sentences

Related (9): seize, snatch, grip, clench, grasp, capture, pluck, catch, hook

"Grab" Example Sentences


1. I grabbed my coat and rushed out the door.
2. She grabbed the keys off the counter.
3. He tried to grab my purse from me.
4. The child grabbed another cookie from the jar.
5. The monkey grabbed the banana and ran away.
6. I grabbed a handful of nuts from the jar.
7. The cat grabbed the mouse in its claws.
8. The mugger grabbed the woman's wallet from her purse.
9. The lifeguard grabbed the drowning man and pulled him to safety.
10. I grabbed the book off the shelf and started reading.
11. She grabbed his hand as they crossed the street.
12. The dog grabbed the steak off the counter and ran away with it.
13. He grabbed me by the arm and dragged me out of the room.
14. I grabbed my water bottle and went for a run.
15. She grabbed his face and kissed him passionately.
16. The toddler grabbed the plate off the table and sent it crashing to the floor.
17. Police grabbed the suspect and put him in handcuffs.
18. I grabbed a handful of fries from his plate.
19. She grabbed the hem of her skirt and curtsied.
20. The eagle quickly grabbed the fish from the river in its talons.
21. I quickly grabbed my keys and wallet before running out the door.
22. She grabbed him by the shirt collar and yelled at him.
23. The bear grabbed the fish from the stream and lumbered away.
24. Customers grabbed fresh bagels off the trays as they walked by the stand.
25. I grabbed an umbrella as I ran out into the rain.
26. He grabbed her around the waist and pulled her close.
27. My dog grabbed the chew toy and ran off with it.
28. The robber grabbed cash from the register and fled the store.
29. She grabbed a handful of cash from his wallet.
30. The thief grabbed the laptop and fled the scene.
31. The nurse grabbed him by the shoulders to restrain him.
32. I grabbed the railing to keep from falling down the stairs.
33. The hungry dog quickly grabbed the fallen food off the floor.
34. The little boy grabbed his mother's hand as they crossed the street.
35. I grabbed some pretzels from the jar and ate them while watching TV.
36. He quickly grabbed his briefcase and ran out the door.
37. The coyote grabbed the chicken in its jaws.
38. The alligator quickly grabbed the bird out of the air.
39. The mugger grabbed the woman's purse and ran away.
40. He grabbed the stick and threw it for the dog to chase after.
41. I grabbed my lunch from the fridge and headed out the door.
42. I grabbed him in a hug and held on tight.
43. She grabbed the seat as the roller coaster plunged downward.
44. The greedy child grabbed at more toys on the shelf.
45. The stranded hikers grabbed what supplies they could carry.
46. She grabbed him by the collar and slammed him against the wall.
47. The dog grabbed the stick and refused to let it go.
48. I grabbed my umbrella and rushed out into the downpour.
49. The trainer grabbed the treat and held it above the dog's head.
50. The thief grabbed the jewelry and ran from the store.
51. The boy grabbed his skateboard and took off down the street.
52. She grabbed an extra shirt and threw it into her suitcase.
53. I grabbed a handful of trail mix from the jar.
54. The little girl grabbed her father's leg and hugged it tight.
55. The angry bull grabbed the matador's cape and yanked it away.
56. I grabbed my phone and keys and headed out the door.
57. She grabbed his hand and wouldn't let go.
58. The octopus quickly grabbed the crab in its tentacles.
59. The thief grabbed the purse and jumped into the getaway car.
60. I quickly grabbed a towel as I exited the shower.

Common Phases


grab a bite to eat - get some quick food
grab someone's attention - get someone to notice or focus on you
grab hold of - firmly take something
grab the bull by the horns - confront a difficult problem directly
grab some shut eye - get some sleep
grab the opportunity - take advantage of a good chance
grab a cab/taxi - get into a taxi
grab someone's arm - hold onto someone's arm
grab someone's coat - quickly hold onto someone's coat
grab a seat - take an available seat
grab the chance - seize an opportunity
grab someone's hand - hold onto someone's hand
grab someone's attention - get someone's focus
grab something and go - get something quickly and leave
grab something out of the air - catch something from the air
grab some air - go outside for fresh air
grab the headline - make the main news story
grab a beer - get a beer (drink alcohol)

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