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To have acted on an opportunity
Past tense for to quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way
“Dillyn tried to ignore the strange looks and wondered if it would be too rude to snatch the paper back and tell Gertrude to go to hell.”
Past tense for to take or seize illegally or without permission
“Earlier this year, Lucy was pushed into a busy road by thieves who tried to snatch her mother's bag.”
Past tense for to abduct or kidnap a person unlawfully
“Custody of one of two minor children was written into the decree fraudulently and is being used to essentially snatch the child from her home.”
Past tense for to accept something eagerly, especially an opportunity
“I resolved to snatch this opportunity of seeing the manners of other nations, and of learning sciences unknown in Abissinia.”
Past tense for to achieve or secure something, typically unexpectedly
“These warriors appeared determined to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.”
Past tense for to take, pull or remove by force
Past tense for to remove or rescue (someone) from danger or harm
Past tense for to appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right
Past tense for to (attempt to) grab or capture suddenly, especially by lunging at
Having become the victim of a kidnapping
That has been stolen through theft
Having been confiscated or taken into possession
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