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snag

[snag] / snæg /


VERB
catch on something
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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

That left a lot of would-be visitors frustrated, but those lucky enough to snag a reservation were treated to the most peaceful, serene Yosemite Valley experience in years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

A humdrum company making widgets might snag a better valuation by remaining private until it became more established.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

It taught him how to approach strangers when he wanted to snag a spot in a pickup game.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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