grab at/for
phrasal verb
grabbed at/for; grabbing at/for; grabs at/for
: to quickly stretch out one's hand and try to touch or hold (something or someone)
People were grabbing at her as she walked through the crowd.
He grabbed for the ball and missed.
—often used figurativelyWe grabbed at the chance to go.
political parties grabbing for power
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Look for Harden to grab at least six boards tonight.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
In fact, the only downside our tester could find was the price, so this is a great grab at $60 off.
—Kat Merck, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
The endlessly comfy Scuba Oversized Half-zip Hoodie that shoppers can now grab for under $100.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
Look for Harden to grab at least six boards tonight.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
In fact, the only downside our tester could find was the price, so this is a great grab at $60 off.
—Kat Merck, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Grab at/for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grab%20at%2Ffor. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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