a snap

Example Sentences

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Malta's Labour party won an unprecedented fourth term Sunday in a victory for outgoing Prime Minister Robert Abela, who had called a snap election in light of geopolitical uncertainties.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Law enforcement agencies should commence a snap review of "leadership structures" and "information sharing arrangements" between teams responsible for counter-terrorism, the inquiry found.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Which is why Raiders general manager John Spytek said the most difficult part about evaluating college quarterbacks is figuring out “if they can take a snap from under center.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

This includes losing more power on straights than expected after a snap of oversteer because of the settings imposed on the engines.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

From his tool belt pouches he pulled some rope and a snap hook, then fastened the Archimedes sphere to his belt.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan