snap
verb (used without object)
to make a sudden, sharp, distinct sound; crack, as a whip; crackle.
was snapping
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past progressiveof snap.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Within days, the Schwab account was snapping up and selling dozens of stocks as an automated trading strategy put the cash to work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Northern Ireland star McIlroy, who completed his career Grand Slam with a Masters victory last year, was snapping at their heels after a six-under par 65 that featured an eagle and four birdies.
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
Among the options was snapping pride-related photos, which led to at least one unsuspecting bird being photobombed by the agency’s rainbow logo.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 18, 2023
In between questions, she was snapping photos and texting with friends on her pink-cased cellphone, while squeezing tightly the plush Bing Dwen Dwen mascot given to each of the medalists.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2022
Cotton was stomping in the mud and Wishbone was snapping at the water swirling out of the sprinkler.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
