- present participle of snag.
snagging
Example Sentences
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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
Local fishermen pulled up two large masses of metal that had become fused together through centuries of marine corrosion after snagging them in their nets.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 8, 2026
Here are tips for visiting redwoods, snagging hotel pool day-pass deals, and taking your dog for a hike on a friendly L.A. trail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2026
A specialist engineer has been brought in to investigate an engine management system fault and other "snagging issues" are also being looked at.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
Soon he could pull the comb straight through her hair, from the very top to the ends, without snagging at all.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
