snatched

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

We've been speaking to snappers about the art of the "one shot" - and also asking showbiz experts why we're all so fascinated by the snatched backseat photo.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Additionally, Lucas and Coppola’s friendship frayed when the latter snatched back the directing gig for a film he had long ago promised to his buddy.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

An excellent late strike from Brajan Gruda snatched RB Leipzig a 2-2 draw at home to Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

I snatched it from his hand and launched it.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin