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to grasp at
[phrase form: grasp]
01
to make an effort to obtain or achieve something, often with a sense of desperation because of being unhappy with one's current situation
Examples
He began to grasp at any opportunity to save his failing business.
02
to make a sudden and often desperate attempt to catch or hold onto something
Examples
She grasped at the falling book before it hit the ground.
