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Meanings of grasp the situation in English

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Usage of grasp the situation in English
1
The Prince was first to grasp the situation and lead the retreat.
The War in the Air
2
For what seemed a long time he did not grasp the situation.
Love and Mr. Lewisham
3
Kahn seemed not to grasp the situation, as he had of old.
The Ear in the Wall
4
His mind, working with feverish speed, sought vainly to grasp the situation.
The Net
5
Jurgis' brain was so confused that he could not grasp the situation.
The Jungle
6
Perhaps she couldn't really grasp the situation, exactly what had occurred.
Underground
7
As I acclimatised, I built my contacts and tried to grasp the situation.
Reuters
8
Silvère, who in his dream lived in heaven, did not grasp the situation.
The Fortune of the Rougons
9
Mr. Jarvis did his best to grasp the situation, but failed.
The Lighted Way
10
Kat sat in increasing turmoil, trying to grasp the situation.
The lady elizabeth
11
Pardon the allusion, but I do not grasp the situation.
The Ghost of Guir House
12
His surroundings puzzled him and his mind at first could not grasp the situation.
A Prisoner of Morro; Or, In the Hands of the Enemy
13
She did not seem to grasp the situation, which was perhaps beyond her reach.
With Edged Tools
14
His mind was still unable to fully grasp the situation.
Kennedy Square
15
Pay close attention because you must grasp the situation thoroughly.
Spring Street / A Story of Los Angeles
16
Downing, after the first surprise, seemed to grasp the situation.
Mike
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Grasp the situation through the time
Grasp the situation across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
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