quickly snatch
Frequency: 7.23.5 per million words
to grab something in a fast manner.
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- A pickpocket can quickly snatch a wallet from an unsuspecting tourist.
- She had to quickly snatch her hand away from the hot stove.
- The eagle swooped down to quickly snatch a fish from the lake.
- He tried to quickly snatch a moment of peace before the chaos began.
- The goalkeeper managed to quickly snatch the ball just before it crossed the line.
- Don't quickly snatch things without asking; it's impolite.
- The mischievous cat quickly snatched a piece of chicken from the counter.
- I saw him quickly snatch a look at the answer sheet during the exam.
- She quickly snatched up her keys and rushed out the door.
- He would often quickly snatch a few minutes to check his phone during breaks.