100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "grasp at"

Definition

Grasp at means to reach out or attempt to seize something, often in a metaphorical sense, indicating an effort to understand, attain, or hold onto something elusive or intangible.

Synonyms

• Reach for
• Attempt to seize
• Try to catch
• Clutch at
• Strive for
• Aim for
• Seek to understand

Antonyms

• Release
• Let go
• Disregard
• Ignore
• Abandon

Examples

1. She tried to grasp at the meaning of the poem.
2. He would often grasp at straws in his desperate attempts to find a solution.
3. During the meeting, they grasped at new ideas to improve productivity.
4. As the deadline approached, she began to grasp at every opportunity that came her way.
5. The child would grasp at the bubbles floating in the air.
6. He was grasping at concepts that were beyond his current understanding.
7. In times of uncertainty, people often grasp at any semblance of hope.
8. She grasped at the edges of the table to steady herself.
9. The athlete had to grasp at every chance to secure a victory.
10. They grasped at the fleeting moments of joy in their busy lives.
11. He felt he could only grasp at the edges of the truth.
12. The student was eager to grasp at the knowledge offered by her teachers.
13. She grasped at the opportunity to travel abroad.
14. As he fell, he tried to grasp at anything that could break his fall.
15. The old man would grasp at memories of his youth.
16. The hiker began to grasp at the rocks to climb the steep slope.
17. He would often grasp at any advice given, hoping it would help him.
18. The team grasped at the chance to work on a new project.
19. She grasped at the air, wishing she could catch the moment.
20. The cat would grasp at the toy mouse with its paws.
21. They grasped at the idea of starting their own business.
22. She grasped at the handle, pulling the door open.
23. The toddler would grasp at her mother's dress when feeling shy.
24. He often grasped at fleeting opportunities in his career.
25. They grasped at the possibility of a brighter future.
26. The student struggled to grasp at complex mathematical concepts.
27. She tried to grasp at the fleeting thoughts before they vanished.
28. The scientist was eager to grasp at the implications of his findings.
29. He reached out to grasp at the falling leaves.
30. The artist would grasp at inspiration from her surroundings.
31. She would grasp at any chance to learn something new.
32. The child grasped at her father's hand in fear.
33. He would often grasp at the edges of his dreams.
34. They grasped at the opportunity to collaborate with a famous designer.
35. She grasped at the idea, but it remained just out of reach.
36. The explorer grasped at the possibility of discovering a new land.
37. He would grasp at the memories of family gatherings.
38. She grasped at the chance for a promotion at work.
39. The audience grasped at the chance to ask questions after the lecture.
40. The puppy would grasp at its owner's shoelaces playfully.
41. She grasped at the concepts in the lecture but struggled to keep up.
42. The team grasped at the chance to showcase their talents.
43. He would often grasp at solutions that seemed too good to be true.
44. They grasped at the idea of a weekend getaway.
45. She grasped at the fleeting nature of time.
46. He tried to grasp at the words, but they eluded him.
47. The children would grasp at the candy on the table.
48. She grasped at the ropes as she climbed the wall.
49. He was grasping at the edges of his sanity during the stressful week.
50. The student struggled to grasp at the new concepts introduced in class.
51. She grasped at the opportunity to participate in the competition.
52. He would often grasp at the memories of their time together.
53. The cat grasped at the feather toy with excitement.
54. They grasped at the idea of traveling across Europe.
55. She tried to grasp at the meaning behind his words.
56. The child would grasp at the stars in their imagination.
57. He would grasp at the last remnants of summer as fall approached.
58. She grasped at her goals with determination.
59. The athlete grasped at every opportunity to improve her performance.
60. He grasped at the chance to express his feelings.
61. The hiker grasped at the branches to steady himself.
62. She grasped at the idea of starting a new hobby.
63. They grasped at the chance for a new beginning.
64. He grasped at the fleeting moments of happiness.
65. She would grasp at the memories of her childhood home.
66. The team grasped at the chance to join the championship.
67. He felt he could only grasp at the complexities of the issue.
68. The artist grasped at inspiration from the vibrant colors around her.
69. She grasped at the opportunity to showcase her talent.
70. He would grasp at the idea of learning a new language.
71. The child grasped at the kite string as it danced in the wind.
72. She grasped at the fleeting opportunity to connect with her audience.
73. He tried to grasp at the concepts discussed in the seminar.
74. The team grasped at the possibility of winning the tournament.
75. She would grasp at the fleeting moments of joy in her life.
76. He grasped at the chance to repair their relationship.
77. The toddler would grasp at the toys displayed on the shelf.
78. She grasped at the air, trying to capture the moment.
79. He often grasped at the idea of changing careers.
80. They grasped at the possibility of a fresh start.
81. She grasped at the chance for further education.
82. He grasped at the ropes while climbing the steep hill.
83. The child grasped at her mother’s hand in excitement.
84. She would grasp at any chance to travel.
85. He grasped at his dreams, determined to make them a reality.
86. The team grasped at the opportunity to work with a mentor.
87. She grasped at the fleeting moments of inspiration.
88. He tried to grasp at the meaning behind her smile.
89. The student struggled to grasp at the lecture's content.
90. They grasped at the chance to connect with like-minded individuals.
91. She grasped at the chance to volunteer in her community.
92. He would grasp at the fleeting moments of beauty in nature.
93. The child grasped at the falling leaves in autumn.
94. She grasped at the memories of her first concert.
95. He grasped at the chance to share his story.
96. The artist grasped at the inspiration around her.
97. She grasped at the opportunity to learn from her mistakes.
98. He would often grasp at the advice given by others.
99. The team grasped at the chance to innovate.
100. She grasped at the last remnants of summer as the seasons changed.