snapped
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The sprawling property, which is listed with Jonah Wilson and Josh Greer of Carolwood Estates, was snapped up by the Hollywood power couple in 2015 for $11.85 million.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
He says the way he "snapped out" of the situation was to show himself "grace".
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The Rockets secured the No. 1 pick and snapped him up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The S&P 500 dipped 0.1% and snapped a seven-session winning streak.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
The bridge had been snapped in two by the earthquake.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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