snag
Example Sentences
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It was like a receiver snagging a wobbly pass from a backup quarterback, breaking three tackles and sprinting 80 yards for a touchdown.
It’s not just about snagging a deal; it’s about knowing where the value is and when.
From Salon
Woodpeckers carve nesting cavities in the softer dead trees and broken-off snags, then move on each year, leaving behind homes for other nesting creatures, such as nuthatches and chipmunks.
From Los Angeles Times
Besides the handful of fans lucky enough to snag a guest invite, some admirers found their way to the sky through routes that required a bit more training.
From Los Angeles Times
She snagged another interview with the mine for a clerical job and one for a part-time bank-teller position.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
