grabbing

"to clutch power"

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The child was grasping a crayon tightly. "

"The boat floated on the water."

"The scholarship offered a valuable opportunity for students to pursue higher education. "

"The teacher satisfied the students' needs for extra help by offering extended tutoring sessions. "

"We decorated the classroom with colorful balloons for the party. "

"The teacher had to restrain the students' excitement so they could listen to the instructions. "

"He snatched up the phone."

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

"Suddenly, the heavens opened and we all got drenched."

"The magician's tricks enthralled the children, holding their attention completely. "