The pickpocket's quick grabs went unnoticed in the crowded market.

He grabs at the rope as the boat starts to drift away.

The museum installed cameras after several grabbings of exhibits were reported.

As the bus doors closed, she grabbed at the railing to steady herself.

The toddler was grabbing at the colorful butterflies fluttering above the garden.

She reached into the sack and took a generous grabful of rice.

She scooped grabfuls of rice into the bowl until it overflowed.

At the charity fair, volunteers packed colorful grab-bags filled with snacks and toys for the children.

The charity sold grab bags at the fair to raise funds for the local shelter.

When the evidence fell apart, the defense lawyer began to grab at straws.