grasp for
phrasal 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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Despite wiggling out of the detectives’ grasp for now, Harrison should be worried.
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 18 July 2025
There’s something eye-opening about a brand attempting to grasp for relevancy through marketing efforts.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Among the hardest to grasp for high school players: There is no straight path to success.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has shut down Congress, triggered a revolt among Republicans, and left President Donald Trump grasping for distractions.
—Gretchen Carlson, Time, 25 July 2025
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 18 July 2025
There’s something eye-opening about a brand attempting to grasp for relevancy through marketing efforts.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Among the hardest to grasp for high school players: There is no straight path to success.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has shut down Congress, triggered a revolt among Republicans, and left President Donald Trump grasping for distractions.
—Gretchen Carlson, Time, 25 July 2025
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“Grasp for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grasp%20for. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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