snapped
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The Bruins snapped the Gamecocks’ 43-game winning streak on Nov. 24, 2024 during a 77-62 victory at Pauley Pavilion.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Barrymore, 51, snapped up the six-bedroom, nine-bathroom property for $4.4 million in 2024, according to property records.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
One snapped a picture of the sale sign, at which point employees pointed out the date in small font.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
More than 1.5 million tickets were snapped up in advance across five languages - early proof of a frenzy few films command.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Instead of straightening, the metal leg snapped off.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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