a snap
Example Sentences
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Law enforcement agencies should commence a snap review of "leadership structures" and "information sharing arrangements" between teams responsible for counter-terrorism, the inquiry found.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
This includes losing more power on straights than expected after a snap of oversteer because of the settings imposed on the engines.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
“For first-time home buyers, purchasing a home is not a snap decision,” Yun said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
But 20-minute coffee dates really pull for a snap judgment.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
“It’d be worth more than his family’s whole house —” Ron whipped out his Spellotaped wand, but Hermione shut Voyages with Vampires with a snap and whispered, “Look out!”
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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