grab (the) headlines
idiom
: to be given much attention in the news
A new cancer treatment grabbed (the) headlines this week.
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While supersize ships grab headlines—such as the Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas and soon-to-debut sister ship Star of the Seas, each of which carries up to 7,000 passengers—the world of small luxury ships is experiencing unprecedented growth.
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Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 26 Mar. 2025
Those who understand the new rules and adapt will find ways to succeed, even as the mega-deals continue to grab headlines and dollars.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
While these applications grab headlines, there is a whole world of action happening behind the scenes, which is just as impressive.
—Sanjay Annadate, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Secondary markets While cities like New Orleans and Houston often grab the headlines, smaller markets like Biloxi and Mobile are quietly gaining traction.
—Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 25 Jan. 2025
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Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 26 Mar. 2025
Those who understand the new rules and adapt will find ways to succeed, even as the mega-deals continue to grab headlines and dollars.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
While these applications grab headlines, there is a whole world of action happening behind the scenes, which is just as impressive.
—Sanjay Annadate, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Secondary markets While cities like New Orleans and Houston often grab the headlines, smaller markets like Biloxi and Mobile are quietly gaining traction.
—Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Grab (the) headlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grab%20%28the%29%20headlines. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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