a snap
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According to the paper, the prime minister has ruled out a snap general election and hit back at claims that the Budget is not bold enough, saying the "economy will improve".
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
What needed to be done was obvious: Quarterback Jayden Daniels takes a snap, spikes the ball and the field-goal team trots out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
But their rejection in parliament last week prompted Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to call a snap election for November 29 in which housing will feature prominently.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
With just over six minutes left, Chambliss took a snap, sprinted left and outraced an LSU cornerback on a 14-yard dash to the corner of the end zone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
The song stopped, and a snap like the breaking of twigs took its place.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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