snapped

Example Sentences

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Another plane slid off the deck the next month when its landing cable snapped, because sailors exhausted by weeks of combat likely left off a washer that held it in place.

From The Wall Street Journal

Duane sauntered over to the mouth of his cave and snapped off a hanging icicle for breakfast.

From Literature

Over on my left a twig snapped and there was a padding of soft feet.

From Literature

Just as I was about to turn back, a twig snapped and Red appeared, her cheeks and nose rosy with cold and her breath raspy from running.

From Literature

It was a return to form after their seven-game winning streak was snapped Sunday by the defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder.

From Barron's