grab (the) headlines
idiom
: to be given much attention in the news
A new cancer treatment grabbed (the) headlines this week.
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These foundational elements – robust infrastructure, accessible data, adaptable governance – might not grab headlines like breakthroughs in model training.
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Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Evolution, Not Revolution While major companies grab headlines with bold stances on remote work, governments around the world are building regulatory frameworks that recognize this work model's staying power.
—Dee Coakley, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
While supersize ships grab headlines—such as the Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas and soon-to-debut sister ship Star of the Seas, each of which carries up to 7,000 passengers—the world of small luxury ships is experiencing unprecedented growth.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 26 Mar. 2025
Those who understand the new rules and adapt will find ways to succeed, even as the mega-deals continue to grab headlines and dollars.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Evolution, Not Revolution While major companies grab headlines with bold stances on remote work, governments around the world are building regulatory frameworks that recognize this work model's staying power.
—Dee Coakley, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
While supersize ships grab headlines—such as the Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas and soon-to-debut sister ship Star of the Seas, each of which carries up to 7,000 passengers—the world of small luxury ships is experiencing unprecedented growth.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 26 Mar. 2025
Those who understand the new rules and adapt will find ways to succeed, even as the mega-deals continue to grab headlines and dollars.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Grab (the) headlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grab%20%28the%29%20headlines. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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