snatch

Example Sentences

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And the company has found clever ways to skirt regulatory review for larger deals, allowing it to quickly snatch technology and talent away from smaller rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Even before wolves begin feeding, these birds gather nearby, ready to snatch any scraps that become available.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

First up, Celtic came from two goals down to snatch a 3-2 victory at Kilmarnock - with Julian Araujo scoring the winner in the seventh minute of stoppage time.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Austrian Marco Schwarz failed to dislodge Nef, but 2023 world champion Kristoffersen, a two-time Olympic medallist, turned on the afterburners to snatch his place in the provisional leader's chair.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

He called to his mate, and they dived together to snatch two fish caps from the heads in the boat.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr