snatched

Example Sentences

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He snatched up two cheap contracts for $240 in total and has already cashed out one of those contracts for $320.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

When thieves snatched 12 metric tons of KitKats in transit from Italy to Poland, the company capitalized with some free publicity for one of its most famous brands.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It could be contrived and improbable and old-fashioned in its triumphs snatched from the jaws of defeat, and I completely loved it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

There are times she imagines an alternative life, where she could have become a mum, but she says: "PMDD has snatched that from me."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Aunt Kitty seemed to sense a fight coming, so she snatched the paper from my hands and ordered me to eat, shutting down any chance for a great debate.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan