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snap shot

British  

noun

  1. sport a sudden, fast shot at goal

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

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

Tuch gave the Sabres their first lead of the game at 5:49 of the third with a snap shot from the edge of the right faceoff circle for his 13th of the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2024

I thought of trying to photograph it; but the light in the chamber was not strong enough for a snap shot, and I had no tripod to support my camera during a time-exposure.

From Campaigning in Cuba by Kennan, George

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