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snapper

[snap-er] / ˈsnæp ər /


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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

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

On the lunch menu: red snapper the captain caught that morning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026

Kicking game miscues cost the Rams in several early-season losses, leading them to sign kicker Harrison Mevis to replace Joshua Karty and veteran snapper Jake McQuaide to replace Alex Ward.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2026

“Okay, so that old snapper snapped me good, and I thought maybe I’d go after him and b-bring him b-back to my uncle’s place. He’d be a good trick to play on somebody’s b-bed.”

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe

"Elders used to fish for red snappers and other things," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

The fish included golden African snappers, blackbar soldierfish, Guinean angelfish, West African goatfish, the Monrovia doctorfish, three-banded butterflyfish, and two species of damselfish.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 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

He’s become a hero to those long snappers practicing for years, showing that hard work can lead to a college scholarship.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2025

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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