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snap

[snap] / snæp /


VERB
separate, break
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Malta's Labour party won an unprecedented fourth term Sunday in a victory for outgoing Prime Minister Robert Abela, who had called a snap election in light of geopolitical uncertainties.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

The deal wouldn’t require Riyadh to sign the Additional Protocol for snap U.N. inspections or adhere to the “gold standard” of no domestic uranium enrichment and no reprocessing of nuclear waste.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Oil flows cannot simply snap back into place.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Some may say the snap of a crisp, cool pickle on a hot day is even more satisfying than the soda tab pop in a Coca-Cola commercial.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Uncle Ty tosses a fireball, and with a snap of their fingers, the Manifestor puts it out.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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