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[snair] / snɛər /




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"We suspect during the final construction stage the spider adds a pheromone that specifically lures worker ants and induces an aggressive attack, triggering the snare," said Professor Narendra.

From Science Daily Jun. 26, 2026

Experts say poaching in the region has waned, though a ranger found part of an old snare during AFP's visit.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

A new species of spider which weaves a catapult-like silk trap to snare a single type of ant has been discovered in the remote rainforests of northern Australia.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

Also percussive yet much quieter is Anri Sala’s snare drum, dangling upside down from the ceiling at Esther Schipper.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

Just behind the Coalwood float, the Big Creek band marched, with me proudly playing the snare drum, one of five drummers in a line.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

That includes shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet to stay out of fiscal policy, and avoiding other political snares.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

Where Black differs from other celebrities who stride through the culture war’s snares is that he doesn’t simply claim to not have any answers, and leave it at that.

From Salon Apr. 2, 2026

The organisation, along with other local groups, removes snares, safeguards dens and provides information for law enforcement on illegal trade in ivory and bushmeat.

From BBC Nov. 3, 2025

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The ebullient thrum of staccato snares, thumping sousaphones, and tramping shoes all acting in unison filled the gray morning air in the parking lot outside Angel Stadium recently.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 31, 2024

I'd been trying to use snares all summer with no success, so I couldn't help dropping my sacks to examine this one.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

Jess Kerr ensured that batting nadir was avoided before she was snared by Issy Wong, but in truth it was England's spinners who appear key for what is to come later this summer.

From BBC May 25, 2026

It's performed by Senhit – a three-time Eurovision entrant, who made headlines in 2021 when she snared Flo Rida to perform on her 22nd-place track Adrenalina.

From BBC May 8, 2026

The left-armer snared three wickets in a dramatic over to flip the game on its head as the hosts were skittled for 116 with three balls to spare.

From Barron's Feb. 3, 2026

Rather, she’s snared Millie in a trap while desperately trying to wriggle free from one herself.

From Salon Jan. 31, 2026

Connie Peery was home from college, and she snared me for a quick dance while her boyfriend was sneaking a smoke in the parking lot across the river.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

Websites purporting to offer demo versions of the forthcoming “Grand Theft Auto” version VI are snaring gamers in malware, according to cybersecurity company Malwarebytes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

FBAR, far from snaring high rollers, sets the amount at $10,000.

From MarketWatch Jun. 17, 2026

Neither player dropped serve in set one but there were three breaks to start the next set, with Anisimova snaring two of them before Wang had a medical timeout.

From Barron's Jan. 26, 2026

The greatest threat these large carnivores face is habitat loss, while snaring and a declining prey base also play a role.

From BBC Nov. 3, 2025

Perhaps to shift my mind from my worries, he showed me how he did his snaring, using a few long strands of horsetail hair that he kept in his bag.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi




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