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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André 3000‘s appearance on The Shop continues to grab headlines.
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Angel Diaz, Billboard, 15 July 2024
Although the Islamic State (ISIS) may grab the headlines, the Western media presents the Alawite dictator as the real menace to the Syrian people and to the armed opposition that is protecting them.
—Max Abrahms, Foreign Affairs, 22 Mar. 2017
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Know the Underwater Risks: Shark attacks grab headlines, but last year saw only two fatalities in the U.S. More common: jellyfish stings, with 150 million people stung globally each year.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
While sophisticated malware attacks grab the headlines—this is a much more realistic threat to you and your finances.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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Angel Diaz, Billboard, 15 July 2024
Although the Islamic State (ISIS) may grab the headlines, the Western media presents the Alawite dictator as the real menace to the Syrian people and to the armed opposition that is protecting them.
—Max Abrahms, Foreign Affairs, 22 Mar. 2017
Buy It: Surviveware waterproof first aid kit, $75; amazon.com
Know the Underwater Risks: Shark attacks grab headlines, but last year saw only two fatalities in the U.S. More common: jellyfish stings, with 150 million people stung globally each year.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
While sophisticated malware attacks grab the headlines—this is a much more realistic threat to you and your finances.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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