snatching

Example Sentences

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Thus began one of the strangest incidents in American history, which Andy McPhee documents in “The Doctors’ Riot of 1788: Body Snatching, Bloodletting, and Anatomy in America.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

"It's just unacceptable, and we're glad she's being called to account. Snatching a screaming baby wombat from their mother is not just appalling, it's very possibly illegal under state or national laws," Ms Milthrope said.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2025

Snatching bags was not for me; I was never a thief, and I'm thankful for two things.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2023

Snatching a 1-1 draw on Sunday — after home humiliations to Liverpool and Manchester City in the fading embers of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s reign — gives Ralf Rangnick a platform to build on.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2021

Snatching a pen from his desk, Reynie scribbled something on the palm of his hand.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart