snatched

Example Sentences

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More than $100 million in congressionally appropriated funds awarded to scholars, writers, archivists, and researchers across the country was snatched up in three days.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

He approached, climbed the cottonwood tree and snatched a single pale-blue egg.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

AI still had hopes of victory going into Monday's match, and would have snatched the weekly win if the final score had been 1-1, not 2-2.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

But Tammy Abraham then snatched a point for Villa two minutes from time.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Bea snatched the quilt square from Jason, her teeth clenched.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton