snap shot

British

noun

sport a sudden, fast shot at goal

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Putin’s annual call-in provides a snap shot of issues average Russians care about most, which this year included inflation, electrical outages in the Arctic and social benefits for working parents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

A snap shot from Appollis midway through the opening half put South Africa in control and Rwanda spent most of the match on the back foot.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

He wasn’t tested by the Canucks until 8:05 left in the period when he turned away Nikita Zadorov’s snap shot.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

Christian Kouame rattled the crossbar in the 35th minute with a powerful snap shot which bounced down and away with goalkeeper Simon Mignolet stranded.

From BBC • May 8, 2024

One day I climbed a tree with the camera and took a snap shot at the side.

From Camps and Trails by Abbott, Henry

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