snap

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The big three didn’t just snap five-week losing streak: They posted their best weekly gains since the week of Thanksgiving.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 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

“The market wants to move away from 6,475 in either direction. Falling down to 6,475 from above increases the potential of sharp snap back rallies; breaking below 6,475 can trigger forced dealer selling, accelerating selloffs.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 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

I held it in my hand so that I would be ready to sack him up the instant I heard the snap of a trap.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls