snag

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Among the latest to snag a skyscraper is fund manager Capital Group, which has agreed to pay about $210 million for the 55-story Bank of America Plaza atop Bunker Hill, where it has offices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

CLAIR, Mich.—At first, North America’s biggest auto-parts supplier was thrilled to snag the job of making enclosures for the batteries in General Motors’ new electric pickup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

However, the once-boundless enthusiasm for AI has hit a snag.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Margarita Perez, a 58-year-old architect from Germany, didn't manage to snag a ticket for Saturday but has been scouting the area so she can "stay nearby".

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

I snag a couple of copies of People magazine and I am out of there.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson