as in to snap (up)
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Replace pet bowls as needed: Scratches or cracks in bowls can trap bacteria and be impossible to clean, whether in the dishwasher or by hand.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025 -
The agency runs a Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program to trap and often kill gators that threaten people or pets.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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The project captured fans across the world, broadening Biggie’s appeal and demonstrating his growth as an artist willing to push creative boundaries.—
Shirley Halperin for The Hollywood Reporter,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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Instead of treating learning as a separate event, their AI captures and scales the winning moments happening inside every company in real-time, removing friction, eliminating guesswork, and ensuring that every employee learns from the best.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Tari Eason scored 14 points and Dillon Brooks added 12. Sabonis’ injury Sabonis grabbed his left hamstring while running the floor just over a minute into the game.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
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Lozano exited the match in the 28th minute after appearing to grab his left hamstring.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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The changes will be implemented from April 2025, as the company grapples with losing popularity amongst its customers, amidst the emergence of Chinese competitors Shein and Temu in recent years.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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As the world grapples with shifting geopolitical and economic landscapes, Europe faces a critical moment.—
Sylvain Duranton,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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But Cunningham used Daniels’ momentum against him, snatched the ball back between his legs, stepped back and drilled a 3 over Daniels’ outstretched arm.—
Hunter Patterson,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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On Election Day, Die Linke surprised analysts and appeared to snatch votes from the Greens and the Social Democrats, the party of the incumbent chancellor, Olaf Scholz, and got new voters to turn out.—
Tatiana Firsova,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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Carolina can still land a Day 1 starter with a trade back here.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2025
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While first basemen typically don't land long-term deals like this, Guerrero isn't your typical first baseman.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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In a lightning three-week offensive, the M23 took control of eastern Congo's main city Goma and seized the second largest city, Bukavu.—
JANVIER BARHAHIGA AND MONIKA PRONCZUK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Late last year, a U.K. court ruled that police can seize more than 2.6 million pounds ($3.3 million) to cover years of unpaid taxes from the pair and freeze some of their accounts.—
STEPHEN McGRATH,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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But so was the dialogue, and this is where Cerda really nails it.—
Nina Metz,
chicagotribune.com,
20 June 2017
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Marist coach Colleen Biebel also sent Garofalo, who was nailed at home on a perfect relay throw from Barrington shortstop Julia Kozar.—
Tony Baranek,
Daily Southtown,
10 June 2017
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“Latch (on or onto).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latch%20%28on%20or%20onto%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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