Example Sentences

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Local fishermen pulled up two large masses of metal that had become fused together through centuries of marine corrosion after snagging them in their nets.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

While Fifa has been drip-feeding some additional match tickets at face value, the chances of snagging any to England's games appear slim.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

“Sinners” broke Oscar records, snagging 16 nominations, including for best picture.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

The wait only became more stressful as she watched Vonn crash hard after snagging her right pole in the fourth gate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

The trees were thin and stunted here, for they were on the edge of the tundra, but there were brambles and snagging bushes in the path.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman