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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
Example
She grasped at a last-minute opportunity to salvage the situation.
He grasped at the job offer as he was unhappy with his current employment.
She would grasp at any chance to mend their broken relationship.
02
attraper par réflexe, tenter de saisir
to make a sudden and often desperate attempt to catch or hold onto something
Example
The child grasped at the balloons that were floating away.
During the chaos, people grasped at any available lifebuoy to stay afloat.
He grasped at the edge of the cliff to save himself from falling.
Exemple
She grasped at a last-minute opportunity to salvage the situation.
He grasped at the job offer as he was unhappy with his current employment.
She would grasp at any chance to mend their broken relationship.
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.
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