snap shot
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
Tyler Johnson started the Chicago comeback 1:26 into the third, beating Talbot with a snap shot from the middle of the right circle for his 17th goal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 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 George Kennan
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