snap
verb (used without object)
to make a sudden, sharp, distinct sound; crack, as a whip; crackle.
have been snapping
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present perfect progressiveof snap.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Ever since Jaguar Land Rover ceased production of the classic Land Rover Defender, fans have been snapping up discontinued models and breathing new life into them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Some billionaires, such as Google co-founder Larry Page and Meta co-founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg, have been snapping up luxury real estate in Florida and other states.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026
With the market suddenly getting cold feet over artificial intelligence, investors have been snapping up shares of long-neglected staples stocks.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
Investors expect AI to unleash a new wave of growth and have been snapping up shares of companies poised to benefit, like chipmaker Nvidia.
From BBC ● Feb. 29, 2024
But in the meantime——" "In the meantime you have been snapping at his heels like a fice-dog, Hallock; holding out ore-cars on him, delaying his coal supplies, stirring up trouble with his miners.
From The Taming of Red Butte Western by Francis Lynde
