snap
Example Sentences
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If the brakes—meant to control the pace at which the ship paid out cable—gripped too hard, the cable could snap.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Prime Minister Robert Abela, 48, called the snap election a year early, saying the government needed a fresh mandate in order to shield the tiny, import-heavy island from geopolitical crises.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Snowflake’s stock has soared 28.4% in May through Wednesday’s close, which puts it on track to snap a six-quarter losing streak in which the stock has tumbled 50.4%.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Some may say the snap of a crisp, cool pickle on a hot day is even more satisfying than the soda tab pop in a Coca-Cola commercial.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
She stretched even farther, afraid the skipping rope would snap, but it was just enough for the ball to float right into the glove.
From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan
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