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snag

[snag] / snæg /


VERB
catch on something
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The snag prompted the president to retreat and say he would turn the center over to Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But there is a snag, because the first round is regionalised into northern and southern sections.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

That’s a far cry from the sub-$50 fares I used to snag on Spirit.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

If you aren’t able to snag a print newspaper, we’ve also included a digital download where you can print a version of our kite design.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Having felt it once, he knew what to search for again, and he felt the curious little snag after less than a minute.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman




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