snatched

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More than $100 million in congressionally appropriated funds awarded to scholars, writers, archivists, and researchers across the country was snatched up in three days.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

He approached, climbed the cottonwood tree and snatched a single pale-blue egg.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Cameron Young snatched the prestigious Players Championship title from Matt Fitzpatrick's grasp in a pulsating finish at TPC Sawgrass.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

But Tammy Abraham then snatched a point for Villa two minutes from time.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

It flew toward the water, reaching down fully outstretched talons, and I gasped as it snatched up a huge fish and lifted it into the sky, countering the weight with powerful wingbeats.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo