snap

Example Sentences

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He said that historically, when macro risks subside, flows tend to snap back into high-yield funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The study, published in Physical Review Letters, demonstrates that viscous liquids can abruptly snap when stretched with enough force.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

This includes losing more power on straights than expected after a snap of oversteer because of the settings imposed on the engines.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Still, the lift to silver and gold—the latter of which is now on course to snap out of a 5-day losing streak —could boost the bottom line for precious metal mining companies.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The safest place he’d known had turned dangerous at the snap of a finger.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste