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snapper

[snap-er] / ˈsnæp ər /


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He also credits his long snapper and holder for helping him succeed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

He also thanks his long snapper, John Henry Mason, and holder, Levi Gonzaga.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

As dawn breaks over Ghana's Atlantic coast, artisanal fishing boats return to shore with last night's catch -- baskets of snapper, crabs, rays and a distinct-looking fish locals call "esene".

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

Abeta says the administration is also developing ocean farming of species like milkfish, snapper and sea cucumbers to support exports and domestic food security.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026

I gave her a nice mangrove snapper that I caught, and she had it cleaned and cooking over the flames in five minutes flat.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

"Elders used to fish for red snappers and other things," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

The fish included golden African snappers, blackbar soldierfish, Guinean angelfish, West African goatfish, the Monrovia doctorfish, three-banded butterflyfish, and two species of damselfish.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

We've been speaking to snappers about the art of the "one shot" - and also asking showbiz experts why we're all so fascinated by the snatched backseat photo.

From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026

It’s not easy for NFL long snappers to stand out, their exacting trade hinging exclusively on repeating the same action without fail or fanfare.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2025

"They thought we were snappers, all right," the man said.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway


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