snapped
Example Sentences
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The retired announcer snapped up the 1,244-square-foot dwelling in 2017, purchasing it from the building’s developer the year it was built.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
Ever since a pole snapped in high winds and sparked the biggest wildfire in Texas history, Salem Abraham has been studying the metal tags that show when poles were last inspected.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
At Meta’s campus, crowds lined up outside for the keynote speech as people snapped photos with a furry mascot called Jolly for the company’s AI agent Muse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
The property, which was built in 1938, was snapped up by the couple in 2005 for $2.3 million, and in the decades since, has been “renovated to perfection.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
Regan opened her mouth to say something but then snapped it shut again as the realization hit home.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
