snap at

Example Sentences

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Shelter employees had documented Maximus “viciously biting and snapping at people walking past his enclosure,” according to the brief by Horta’s attorneys.

From Los Angeles Times

Every time he snapped at one, he would wind up with a mouth full of air and no monkey.

From Literature

Northern Ireland star McIlroy, who completed his career Grand Slam with a Masters victory last year, was snapping at their heels after a six-under par 65 that featured an eagle and four birdies.

From Barron's

"I'm not going to talk to you about that," he snapped at a reporter on Thursday when asked about potential military action.

From BBC

Dad rolls his eyes, and I wait for Aunt Melissa to snap at him for using her childhood nickname.

From Literature