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snatch

[snach] / snætʃ /
NOUN
small part
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG




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The marauding monkeys brazenly snatch ice cream, cakes and crisps from unwitting tourists in addition to gobbling abandoned leftovers from bins or food directly offered to them.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles pulled off the last-second deal to move ahead of the Steelers and snatch away Lemon in real time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Once again, Eddie Howe's side conspired to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory after the visitors conceded two late goals in a 2-1 loss against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

And the company has found clever ways to skirt regulatory review for larger deals, allowing it to quickly snatch technology and talent away from smaller rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The time he saw an eagle snatch a huge salmon from the river with its pointy talon toes.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis




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