snapped
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Part of the rudder, used to control side-to-side movements, snapped off the tail.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
Consumer spending snapped back in August after a brief lull, adding to mounting evidence of an acceleration in the U.S. economy despite a series of strains.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
Gold futures snapped a four-session losing streak as the U.S. dollar pulled back following four straight sessions of gains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
At Meta’s campus, crowds lined up outside for the keynote speech as people snapped photos with a furry mascot called Jolly for the company’s AI agent Muse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
“Jay Berry,” she snapped, “you won’t think it’s so funny if I make you go to your room and do without your supper.”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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