grab at
Intermediate (B1) neutral
To try to quickly catch or take hold of something, or to eagerly try to get an opportunity.
"She grabbed at the railing as she slipped on the wet steps."
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ESPN Throwback · 5:32
OH, WHAT A GRAB AT SHORT.
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ESPN MLB · 0:33
He's going to grab at his
HIGH ALERT! TRUMP SAYS IRAN CEASEFIRE COLLAPSING AS ISRAEL PUSHES FOR MORE WAR | Redacted News
Redacted · 75:30
A massive land grab at Area 51 for safety reasons.
The Rise of History’s Greatest Emperor: An Untold Story - Alex Petkas
Chris Williamson · 50:27
He's always been trying to make a grab at supreme power.
HIGH ALERT! TRUMP SAYS IRAN CEASEFIRE COLLAPSING AS ISRAEL PUSHES FOR MORE WAR | Redacted News
Redacted · 90:55
So, thank you for this this massive land grab at Area 51.