snatched

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One key priority is rescuing an American missionary, Kevin Rideout, who was snatched in October in the Nigerien capital Niamey and is believed to be held in Mali by the Islamic State's Sahel branch.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

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

She snatched it up quickly, but not before I saw what it was: Quo Vadis.I could not imagine Pani Zuzana reading a novel like Quo Vadis.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman