snapped
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But while more than 70,000 fans at Notre Dame Stadium held their breath, Carr breathed easy—because he knew exactly what would happen, before the ball was even snapped.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
Tyson has since moved along to the $13 million Florida megamansion he snapped up in 2025 after reportedly cashing in a $20 million paycheck from a highly publicized 2024 fight against Jake Paul.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
A black-and-white image snapped just after 6 a.m. shows the animal heading up the hill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Maybe Stevens snapped after spending another week butting heads with the rival who foiled her Senate dreams.
From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026
The bridge had been snapped in two by the earthquake.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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