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snapper

[snap-er] / ˈsnæp ər /


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He also credits his long snapper and holder for helping him succeed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

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

It was the best snapper I’d ever caught.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

"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

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

In four days Rachel Reeves will stand outside No 11 holding the red Budget box up for hordes of press snappers.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2024

You have to be super careful because snappers can bite through a human finger, no problem.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen


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