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to grasp at
[phrase form: grasp]
01
agarrar-se a, tentar alcançar
to make an effort to obtain or achieve something, often with a sense of desperation because of being unhappy with one's current situation
Exemplos
He grasped at the job offer as he was unhappy with his current employment.
Ele agarrou a oferta de emprego porque estava infeliz com seu emprego atual.
02
agarrar-se a, tentar agarrar
to make a sudden and often desperate attempt to catch or hold onto something
Exemplos
During the chaos, people grasped at any available lifebuoy to stay afloat.
Durante o caos, as pessoas se agarraram a qualquer bóia salva-vidas disponível para se manterem à tona.
