quickly snatch

Frequency: 7.23.5 per million words

to grab something in a fast manner.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.