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

"That was the story that those two stones portrayed, which was a little snap shot of their life," she added.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 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

I had only a snap shot at him, my friend fired at the same instant, and the buck fell.

From Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa by Drayson, A. W. (Alfred Wilks)

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