snagging

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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

A specialist engineer has been brought in to investigate an engine management system fault and other "snagging issues" are also being looked at.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 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

Dent was in the middle of it all, snagging a steal that led to a Brandon Williams dunk, driving for a couple of layups and rising for a mid-range jumper.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026

It crashes down through the lower branches, snagging temporarily on a few but then twisting free until it smashes with a thud on the ground.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins