snatch

Example Sentences

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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

He also has experience of watching Arsenal let substantial leads slip away in the 2023 and 2024 title races, allowing City to snatch the trophy from their grasp.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 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

He and his little band of conspirators would snatch Lincoln and transport him out of Washington, south to Richmond.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson