snatch

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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

"We need spectacular moments to snatch their attention in one stroke," Kang, the director, explains.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

How did it snatch the crown from “America’s Dairyland,” the motto on the license plate of Wisconsin?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

The long-necked waterbirds swam and flapped around us, trying to snatch fish from the net, and the master shooed them away impatiently.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo