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snag

[snag] / snæg /


VERB
catch on something
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“I’ve heard frustrations over and over again of people not being able to snag that very first job. As a senior, it’s definitely something that’s on my mind,” said Dozier.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

Weil’s larger rival Kirkland & Ellis began to snag more cases overall in the aftermath of the financial crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

The company’s 14th test involving Starship hit an early snag on Monday after one of its Raptor engines was shut down early during an ascent burn.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

Across town, dozens of people lined up outside the South Whittier Library before its 10 a.m. opening, hoping to be among the first to snag the card.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

I walked over to the snag, spit on my hands, and started whacking away with my club.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

However, the Duo’s rollout has hit snags recently.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 1, 2026

It was axed due to weak sales, operational snags and challenges selling the sandwich during late-night hours, he noted.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

A vote on the crypto bill known as the Clarity Act has hit more snags.

From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026

July 21: Israel relinquishes control of some towns in Lebanon to the country’s government after U.S.-brokered talks, though early snags include an alleged shooting by Israeli troops near Lebanese forces.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

So the Russian undid the snags one by one, and the scarecrow danced off into the night again without a word of thanks.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut

Now, the home has found a buyer, who snagged a great deal on the property and has impressive plans for it.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026

After paying £299,995 for the house, she said getting it snagged was "non-negotiable".

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

After sophomore defensive back Sean Veritch snagged a deflected pass thrown by Bishop Amat quarterback Domenico Doran, the Lions drove to the Lancers’ 16-yard line.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Coca-Cola’s revamped Mr. Pibb snagged No. 1 on Morning Consult’s annual Fastest Growing Brands ranking, which is based on purchase consideration in consumer surveys.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

I must have snagged it when I’d squeezed through the cemetery fence.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

She would probably not be snagging a role for a 45-year-old executive.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

It said each home is checked by its teams and independent inspections take place and, two to three weeks after customers move in, the build team meets to discuss and agree any snagging work.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

But local plumber Kenyon's campaign was dogged by past offensive remarks about women, while the fringe hard-right Restore Britain party dented Reform's vote by snagging nearly 7 percent of returns.

From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026

Before the main drop for premium screenings last week, he rehearsed the steps it would take to improve his chances of snagging them online.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

“You snagged on that nail again. Cant you never crawl through here without snagging on that nail.”

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner


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