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

Investors have been snatching up hot new stocks in such fashionable areas as high technology, medical engineering and energy.

From Time Magazine Archive

For a century past the Karageorgevitches and the Obrenovitches have been snatching from each other the throne.

From Time Magazine Archive