grasp for

verb

grasped for; grasping for; grasps for
: to try in a desperate or awkward way to get (something)
His sudden decision to quit the race has left his supporters grasping for explanations.
grasping for attention

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Barring that, world leaders are grasping for ways to free up more oil. — Cathy Bussewitz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026 Our parent tester liked that the handles were sturdy and easy to grasp for her baby. — Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026 The sport's scoring system is notably distinct, and can sometimes be hard to grasp for newcomers. — Ayana Archie, NPR, 4 June 2026 Instead of confidently pitching the idea, Lawrén froze — grasping for something, anything, to say. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grasp for

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“Grasp for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grasp%20for. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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