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
Gasps turned to cheers as his safety brake snapped into place, halting the fall.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Priestley responded saying his flat was available for rent and she should come to view it quickly before it was snapped up.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 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
Danny and Glory nearly dropped their chopsticks and stared at the way the book snapped open on the table.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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