as in to snap (up)
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Shakespeare’s comedies especially understand the joy of watching people get trapped in schemes and plots well beyond their control.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026 -
Seven men in search of gold were trapped in the mazelike cave network in Xaisomboun province more than a week ago when heavy rain and flash flooding blocked the only entrance.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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The woman, of course, is a 29-year-old Marilyn Monroe, captured by American photojournalist Eve Arnold in Long Island, New York.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The allegations emerged after two women set up trail cameras and captured footage of the rescue’s owner burying dogs on his property.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Stop here for suggestions on the best nearby dog-friendly parks for your pup, to pick up breakfast vouchers, and to grab a list of participating local businesses that offer discounts to Hotel Lucia guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Rollins sneakily grabbed the title and put it near his abdomen.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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With over 60% of its power needs met by nuclear power, France is particularly well-placed to manage such an energy-intensive project at a time when Europe is grappling with some of the highest industrial electricity prices among major economies.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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With the outcome of negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz uncertain, companies and countries are grappling with the prospect that Iran will try to impose long-term fees on passing tankers and commercial ships.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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Cleveland snatched an immediate 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first on back-to-back doubles by rookie leadoff hitter Travis Bazzana and star third baseman José Ramírez, but then Gray settled in and gave his team six innings of one-run ball on 92 pitches (58 for strikes).—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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After an early goal by the Italian forward Moise Kean provided a period of optimism, Bosnia and Herzegovina tied the score in the seventy-ninth minute, then snatched victory in penalty kicks, sending the home crowd into jubilation.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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James, 62, landed on the ballot through a petition process.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Junior Caminero doubled in the third inning, when his pop-up dodged the Tropicana Field catwalks before landing in the infield.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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In April, Ukraine actually took back more land than Russia seized for the first time since 2024.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Metcalf's father has condemned those who have seized on the race of the teenagers after the killing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Another came on a comebacker that nailed his right-pitching thumb in the fourth.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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We low-key think Genevieve might have nailed it.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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“Latch (on or onto).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latch%20%28on%20or%20onto%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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