Example Sentences

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Anthropic, in particular, has been making high-profile hires, often snatching talent directly from the application-software companies that it’s disrupting.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

Callanan’s habit of taking a swipe at the American Ellmann in one footnote after another is almost endearing, even when it leaves the impression of snatching a piece of property back from an interloper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

He spent the next decade receiving similar recognition, even snatching up a best rap performance Grammy Award for his work on “King’s Dead” in 2018.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Alexis Mac Allister said Liverpool must reflect on their performance despite his 97th-minute goal snatching a 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

The intensity of her response surprises me into snatching back my hand.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black