Rechercher
to grasp at
[phrase form: grasp]
01
s'accrocher à, tenter désespérément de
to make an effort to obtain or achieve something, often with a sense of desperation because of being unhappy with one's current situation
02
attraper par réflexe, tenter de saisir
to make a sudden and often desperate attempt to catch or hold onto something
grasp at
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Exemple
She grasped at a last-minute opportunity to salvage the situation.
She would grasp at any chance to mend their broken relationship.
He grasped at the job offer as he was unhappy with his current employment.
When they faced financial ruin, they grasped at any lifeline that came their way.
He began to grasp at any opportunity to save his failing business.
