snapped

Example Sentences

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It however, occurred in the eighth inning, and came in a loss, as the Cubs snapped their 108-year championship drought in extra innings that night in Cleveland.

From Los Angeles Times

A venerable City of London institution is being snapped up by a U.S. asset manager in a nearly $14 billion deal that comes amid growing fears that AI will severely disrupt the finance sector.

From MarketWatch

A venerable City of London institution is being snapped up by a U.S. asset manager in a nearly $14 billion deal that comes amid growing fears that AI will severely disrupt the finance sector.

From MarketWatch

Neighbourhoods were plunged into darkness as power lines snapped, while trees were uprooted and roofs ripped off.

From BBC

But as he stepped forward, a twig snapped under the toe of his boot.

From Literature