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Recent Examples of grabbleIn places were grabbling sticks and the like aren’t allowed, noodlers get the extra reach by way of their feet.—Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 15 June 2023
One four-person crew in a 24-foot open-bow MasterCraft grabbed their life jackets, wisely abandoned the boat and swam to shore.
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George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
Watching robots like Barb and Peter grab your order in just seconds is pretty impressive, but what's even more remarkable is that this technology is already making shopping quicker, safer, and a whole lot easier.
In 2024, the DEA seized more than 60 million counterfeit pills and nearly 8,000 pounds of fentanyl powder nationwide — enough to deliver more than 380 million lethal doses.
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Mark Michalek,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
Holding its 24th edition from July 4 – 12, the Swiss showcase for fantastical film, Asian cinema and digital creation has evolved in tow, growing from upstart to institution as outré fare and auteurs seized ever-greater opportunities.
And listing this doesn’t capture the sheer violation of humanity: ripping babies away from their mothers, damaging trans kids by denying them access to medical care, and abetting food apartheid by working to eliminate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
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Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
The scene, filmed by a friend's security camera, captured the surprise moment the sprightly puppy sprinted across the yard and makes a splash without hesitation.
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