snatched

Example Sentences

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The raven and a “silent partner” then snatched the helpless goslings and devoured them—a machination to make Poe proud.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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

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

One key priority is rescuing an American missionary, Kevin Rideout, who was snatched in October in the Nigerien capital Niamey and is believed to be held in Mali by the Islamic State's Sahel branch.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Before she could make fun of Benjamin, a gloved hand snatched the other card, and a woman took the seat beside him.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton