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snapper

[snap-er] / ˈsnæp ər /


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Jonathan Sisler fishes for tuna and snapper 100 miles off the coast of Florida, and he wants to get to his spots in a hurry.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

As dawn breaks over Ghana's Atlantic coast, artisanal fishing boats return to shore with last night's catch -- baskets of snapper, crabs, rays and a distinct-looking fish locals call "esene".

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

Former USC long snapper Jake Olson lost both eyes to a rare childhood cancer.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 27, 2026

Abeta says the administration is also developing ocean farming of species like milkfish, snapper and sea cucumbers to support exports and domestic food security.

From BBC Apr. 26, 2026

Carmen giggled, and the sound made my insides feel like there was a six-pound snapper flopping around in there.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya

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

It’s not easy for NFL long snappers to stand out, their exacting trade hinging exclusively on repeating the same action without fail or fanfare.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2025

The trip produced more than a few red snappers, plenty of laughs, a look into the life of Castillo away from the field and conversations about the direction of the team.

From Seattle Times Feb. 25, 2024

The decision was curious at the time — rarely are long snappers drafted, let alone traded up for, and Cheeseman wasn’t even the top long snapper on most analysts’ draft boards.

From Washington Times Dec. 18, 2023

Other bushes were laden with purpling currants; butterflies abounded; and at every step grasshoppers whirred off, some crackling like the snappers kids placed against their bicycle tire spokes.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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