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snag

[snag] / snæg /


VERB
catch on something
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Although “Bohemian Rhapsody” is still the highest-grossing musical biopic, “Michael” is a mere $11 million behind and will likely snag the title in coming weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

One potential snag: companies want to put driverless taxis in highly profitable, densely populated urban areas; many politicians want them in suburban and rural areas, to compensate for public-transport gaps.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 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

Pulling carefully and steadily so as not to snag the line and break it, she hauled the prepared rope up and over until both ends were on the ground.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman




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