snag

Example Sentences

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A longtime fan of the “Alien” franchise, he has since purchased three more collectible vessels and has planned trips to theaters on premiere nights just to snag one.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

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

At least one customer joked they would return tomorrow to snag the deal.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Craig Norton, a 33-year-old sales engineer in Orange County, Calif., thought he might have missed the chance to snag a deeply discounted EV when the $7,500 federal incentive expired.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

I have a trash bag in my backpack so I can snag them all on my way to community service after school.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz