grabbling

present participle of grabble

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • The video then shows the woman throwing Martinez to the ground, grabbing her by the hair and repeatedly attacking her as bystanders try to step in and help.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • According to Sangrio, the video appears to show Matthew Cox, O'Toole's then-attendant, striking the 60-year-old with a broom, punching him and grabbing him by the neck.
    Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Heim, the 2024 truck series champion who will move full time into Cup next season with 23XI Racing, led the final three laps after snatching first from teammate Tyler Reddick.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 June 2026
  • Qatar trailed for more than 70 minutes against Switzerland before snatching its draw with a 94th-minute goal from Miro Muheim.
    Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Last month, police raided the teen’s home on Creekside Drive, seizing $1,300 in cash and a box containing packages of edible cannabis products, which were similar to what the girl allegedly ingested, authorities said.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
  • These stories emphasize that skill, belief, and groundwork are crucial for seizing opportunities, proving that true breakthroughs are built on long-term preparation.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • On the top floor, there were wooden beams and skylights capturing the sunset.
    Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 28 June 2026
  • Democratic votes split for governor In a candidate field that saw far more competition for Democrats than Republicans, GOP candidate Hilton was the single most popular governor candidate in the county, capturing about 30% of the vote.
    Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • The hosts discuss Sorsby as a product of both his own mistakes and opportunistic pearl clutching among college sports leaders.
    Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 25 June 2026
  • Scotland’s Tartan Army, thousands strong in kilts and clutching replicas of the gold World Cup Trophy, marched into Miami ahead of Wednesday evening’s World Cup game against Brazil at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
    Howard Cohen June 24, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
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“Grabbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabbling. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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