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grabbles

verb

present tense third-person singular of grabble

as in grabs

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Once inside, she’s confronted by Tommy (James Eddie), who stupidly grabs her to escort her out.

— William Earl, Variety, 2 July 2026
When forecasters warn about a heat wave, the number that grabs headlines is the daytime high.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of grabs

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In the midst of handing the job over to his son, even as Diego is making a speech about water supplies, hygiene and education, Don Alejandro snatches it back to cheers, clutches his heart and dies.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
These picks start at $11 and range from a one-piece swimsuit that snatches your waist to an everyday pair of wide-leg jeans and this summer-friendly tank top.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of snatches

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Trump seizes America’s 250th-birthday spotlight, headlining the Great American State Fair, hosting a UFC bout at the White House and promoting new passports, $250 bills and coins bearing his image.

— Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Ellie brings up the salad and seizes the opportunity to take credit for her part in making lunch.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 26 May 2026

Definition of seizes

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In the midst of handing the job over to his son, even as Diego is making a speech about water supplies, hygiene and education, Don Alejandro snatches it back to cheers, clutches his heart and dies.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
In it, Marilyn clutches the pillow toward her, revealing her disarming fragility.

— Michael Soncin, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026

Definition of clutches

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Director Paul Weiland, who lived out the exact same bar-mitzvah scenario his protagonist does, nails the specifics of a summer that, for better and for worse, remains ingrained into the national psyche.

— Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Every year, Michaels nails the gothic aesthetic for its Halloween lineup—and this year, there are a few different hauntingly historic collections to browse.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026

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