snap up
Britishverb
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to avail oneself of eagerly and quickly
she snapped up the bargains
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to interrupt abruptly
Example Sentences
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Wealthy buyers are also competing to snap up high-end watches, pushing their prices up.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 13, 2026
While many individual investors were eager to be a part of SpaceX's listing and snap up stock, many had expressed concerns about the number of investors who will be exposed to the company perhaps unintentionally.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
The sporadic releases have left the impression of scarcity and spurred some fans to snap up tickets out of fear of missing out, spending more than ever before in the tournament’s 96 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Despite the new limitation, Carvana went on to snap up two more stores, in Massachusetts and in Ohio.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
My eyes were on Edward, as usual, and I saw his head snap up to look at her.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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