snagging

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Local fishermen pulled up two large masses of metal that had become fused together through centuries of marine corrosion after snagging them in their nets.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Earlier this week MV Glen Sannox returned to Arran and MV Isle of Islay, the newest ferry of the fleet, entered service after snagging issues were resolved.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

From a young age, the North Korean girls are aware snagging first place at an international tournament could elevate their entire family’s social status.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Dent was in the middle of it all, snagging a steal that led to a Brandon Williams dunk, driving for a couple of layups and rising for a mid-range jumper.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026

They walked for what seemed like at least half an hour, their robes snagging on low-slung branches and brambles.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling