snatch
verb (used without object)
to make a sudden effort to seize something, as with the hand; grab (usually followed byat ).
have been snatching
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present perfect progressiveof snatch.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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Ford has said its planned new EV pickup would be an answer to Chinese brands that have been snatching up market share around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026
After Peter learns that, he discovers that pirates on a flying ship have been snatching boys in the night.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 15, 2015
As soon as Peter learns that, he discovers that pirates with a flying ship have been snatching boys in the night.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 8, 2015
For a century past the Karageorgevitches and the Obrenovitches have been snatching from each other the throne.
From Time Magazine Archive
Suddenly, Czechs in Prague and other cities have been snatching up news papers as if they were priceless manu scripts.
From Time Magazine Archive
