try to snatch
Frequency: 7.54.0 per million words
to make an attempt to grab something quickly.
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- Someone tried to snatch her purse.
- The thief would often try to snatch phones from unsuspecting tourists.
- Despite being behind, the team continued to try to snatch a late equalizer.
- You should never try to snatch things from other people's hands.
- He had always wanted to try to snatch a few hours of sleep whenever possible.
- The security guard saw a suspicious person try to snatch the painting from the wall.
- If you try to snatch victory at the last minute, you risk making mistakes.
- Don't try to snatch away her happiness with your negativity.
- She refused to let anyone try to snatch her dreams.
- The cunning fox decided to try to snatch a chicken from the coop.