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grasp at

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grasp at someone or something
to try to seize someone or something. He grasped at the bar and held on tight. The beggar grasped at the pedestrian and lost his grip.
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If one does hate death, then one may grasp at these conditions and not allow them to cease.
Explanation of the Fifth Stage Part 3 by Saronkorn Seuyouyong / Consumer news, advice, product reviews community
The Things which Hide Wisdom (Panna) If one thinks that things are real, it is wise, if one finds something which one does not possess, to grasp at that thing.
Explanation of the Sixth Stage by Saronkorn Seuyouyong / Philosophy and religion community
Britain is now in a severe recession and everyone else must tighten their belts - except, it seems, British racing, which is content to grasp at any subsidy it can.
Letter: Disaster for independents by The Racing Post (London, England)
 
 
 
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