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snagging

VERB

catch on something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rip run into

STRONG

hole nail tear

Example Sentences

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MV Isle of Islay was due to carry its first passengers from Islay on Friday but the sailing was delayed by a technical problem and "snagging" issues.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“Sinners” broke Oscar records, snagging 16 nominations, including for best picture.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

The wait only became more stressful as she watched Vonn crash hard after snagging her right pole in the fourth gate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Sirianni said afterward that he had no regrets about the decision because while he couldn’t guarantee snagging the second seed, he could guarantee his players would be rested up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

Conversation washes over me, slips around me, snagging now and then when I’m expected to answer a question or laugh at a joke.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline