grab hold of
idiom
: to quickly take and hold (someone or something) with the hand or arms
She grabbed hold of his arm.
He grabbed hold of a tree branch and pulled himself out of the water.
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Porter Hodge The Cubs have been waiting for a young pitcher to come up from the minors and grab hold of a spot in the bullpen.
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Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
It is believed she was swept away in the current and was able to grab hold of the tree, but when the water eventually receded, she was trapped.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
At that point, as the stage lights are lowered, three men, including bassist Eric Avery, surround and grab hold of Farrell, who is finally forced offstage, still apparently struggling as he’s hustled into the wings.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2024
Slip on a vegan leather saddle purse for dressier outings, or grab hold of a travel-friendly tote bag for casual outings.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 7 Aug. 2024
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Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
It is believed she was swept away in the current and was able to grab hold of the tree, but when the water eventually receded, she was trapped.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
At that point, as the stage lights are lowered, three men, including bassist Eric Avery, surround and grab hold of Farrell, who is finally forced offstage, still apparently struggling as he’s hustled into the wings.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2024
Slip on a vegan leather saddle purse for dressier outings, or grab hold of a travel-friendly tote bag for casual outings.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Grab hold of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grab%20hold%20of. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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