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

Earlier this week MV Glen Sannox returned to Arran and MV Isle of Islay, the newest ferry of the fleet, entered service after snagging issues were resolved.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

But Kennedy Smith put the finishing touches on any Indiana comeback, snagging the ball away from Hoosier guard Lenee Davenport in the final minute as she tried to lift up for a lay-in.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

We each grab our own bags and start snagging litter so fast you’d think we’d just guzzled a gallon of coffee.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein