Example Sentences

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The Hollywood power duo appear to have snagged quite the deal on the lavish dwelling, which was initially listed for $12.75 million in January, more than $2 million more than the final sale price.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

I snagged a pain au chocolat for the flight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

It also snagged a Golden Globe for original song and the movie won for animated motion picture.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Rising star Young did not leave empty-handed, picking up best breakthrough artist while Wolf Alice snagged group of the year.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

His body was discovered two months later, snagged on branches in the little Linville River.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson