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"Grab" Example Sentences

  1. I grab my keys every morning without thinking about it.
  2. She'll grab coffee before the meeting starts.
  3. Can you grab the salt from that shelf for me?
  4. He tried to grab her hand but she pulled away.
  5. They grab whatever's on sale when they're at the store.
  6. I grab my phone the second I wake up — probably not healthy.
  7. Grab a seat, we're about to start.
  8. She grabbed the opportunity the moment it appeared.
  9. You should grab that deal before it's gone.
  10. He doesn't grab attention the way his brother does.
  11. I grab lunch at the same place every Tuesday.
  12. When the power went out, everyone tried to grab a flashlight.
  13. She'll grab your arm if she gets scared during the movie.
  14. Grab whatever you need from the fridge — make yourself at home.
  15. The dog tried to grab the ball mid-air.
  16. I grab my umbrella on my way out when it looks like rain.
  17. They grab the best spots in the parking lot every time.
  18. He reached over to grab the check before I could.
  19. You have to grab the moment or it passes you by.
  20. She grabs her jacket and leaves without saying goodbye.
  21. I grab a pen and start writing down ideas whenever inspiration hits.
  22. The headlines grab your attention but the story's usually less dramatic.
  23. He grabs at straws when he's desperate.
  24. Can I grab your number before you leave?
  25. She grabs the microphone and starts singing off-key.
  26. I grab the first thing I see in the morning and hope it matches.
  27. They grab seats near the window whenever possible.
  28. He tried to grab control of the situation but failed.
  29. I grab my wallet and head out the door.
  30. She grabs every chance to talk about her new job.

Common Phrases

  1. grab a bite
  2. grab attention
  3. grab the opportunity
  4. grab hold of
  5. grab a seat
  6. grab someone's arm
  7. grab the chance
  8. grab a coffee
  9. grab a quick lunch
  10. grab someone's hand
  11. grab the moment
  12. grab your coat

Examples by Level

A1
  1. Grab your bag — we have to go now.
  2. The baby tries to grab everything she sees.
A2
  1. I usually grab breakfast before work on weekdays.
  2. He grabbed her hand when he was nervous.
B1
  1. She grabbed the chance to study abroad without hesitation.
  2. I grab my phone first thing in the morning — it's become a habit I hate.
B2
  1. The news story managed to grab the public's attention for about three days before everyone moved on.
  2. He'd learned long ago that you have to grab opportunities when they appear, because they rarely come twice.
C1
  1. What struck her most was how quickly people grab onto narratives that confirm what they already believe, regardless of evidence.
  2. The artist's work had a visceral quality that seemed to grab something primal in the viewer's chest.
C2
  1. There's a particular kind of desperation in watching someone grab at meaning in a world that offers none — and yet they keep trying.
  2. She understood that the most compelling stories are those that grab you not through shock but through an almost unbearable recognition of truth.

Examples by Scenario

🏠 Everyday Life
  1. I grab my keys and realize I've left my phone inside again.
  2. The kids grab snacks from the pantry the moment I'm not looking.
💼 Workplace
  1. I grab a coffee from the break room and settle in for the morning meeting.
  2. She grabbed the project before anyone else could volunteer for it.
📊 Business
  1. The company decided to grab market share by undercutting their competitors on price.
  2. We need to grab this client before they sign with someone else.
🛒 Buying / Shopping
  1. I grab the last one off the shelf — lucky timing.
  2. Should I grab the bigger size or will it go bad before I use it?
✈️ Travel
  1. Grab your passport — the taxi's here and we're running late.
  2. I always grab the window seat when I can on long flights.
📚 Education
  1. The teacher used a funny story to grab the students' attention at the start of class.
  2. I grab my notes from last semester to review before the exam.
❤️ Relationships
  1. He reached over to grab her hand during the sad part of the movie.
  2. She grabbed him and held on like she was afraid he'd disappear.
📰 News / Politics
  1. The scandal managed to grab headlines for weeks before the next crisis took over.
  2. Politicians grab onto whatever issue polls well, regardless of their actual beliefs.
💻 Technology
  1. I grab my phone to check the notification and suddenly an hour has passed.
  2. The app's design is meant to grab your attention and keep you scrolling.
📝 Formal Writing
  1. The study sought to grab insights into consumer behavior patterns across demographic groups.
  2. Regulations must grab the balance between innovation and consumer protection.

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