- present participle of snag.
snagging
Example Sentences
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But local plumber Kenyon's campaign was dogged by past offensive remarks about women, while the fringe hard-right Restore Britain party dented Reform's vote by snagging nearly 7 percent of returns.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
Before the main drop for premium screenings last week, he rehearsed the steps it would take to improve his chances of snagging them online.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Local fishermen pulled up two large masses of metal that had become fused together through centuries of marine corrosion after snagging them in their nets.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 8, 2026
While Fifa has been drip-feeding some additional match tickets at face value, the chances of snagging any to England's games appear slim.
From BBC ● May 3, 2026
The sharp thing seemed to be protruding and snagging on his shirt.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
