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to grasp at
[phrase form: grasp]
01
agarrar, aferrarse a
to make an effort to obtain or achieve something, often with a sense of desperation because of being unhappy with one's current situation
Example
He began to grasp at any opportunity to save his failing business.
Él comenzó a aferrarse a cualquier oportunidad para salvar su negocio en quiebra.
She would grasp at any chance to mend their broken relationship.
Ella se aferraría a cualquier oportunidad para reparar su relación rota.
02
agarrar, asirse de
to make a sudden and often desperate attempt to catch or hold onto something
Example
She grasped at the falling book before it hit the ground.
Ella se agarró del libro que caía antes de que tocara el suelo.
The child grasped at the balloons that were floating away.
El niño agarró los globos que se estaban alejando.
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