as in to snap (up)
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Law enforcement in Willacy County were still working to save residents trapped in their homes Friday after about 12 to 15 inches of rain pummeled the area over a six-hour period, the county’s Emergency Management Coordinator Frank Torres said.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025 -
In Alamo, the police and fire department responded to more than 100 water rescues, including people stranded in their vehicles and trapped in their homes, Fire Department Chief R.C. Flores said at a news conference Friday afternoon.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Under Gray’s leadership, the Rose BC captured the inaugural Unrivaled championship.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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The former pastor of a Virginia megachurch has been convicted of burglary and stalking after video captured him sneaking into the home of a previous member of his congregation.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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At one point, police said, the couple stopped and became involved in a verbal altercation, and the man allegedly grabbed her by the neck and strangled her.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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The teacher showed up unannounced at the student's home on Wednesday and requested that the child grab the missing homework assignment, the family said.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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The United States stands at an economic crossroads, grappling with a $36 trillion national debt, escalating tariff disputes, and a job market under strain.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Clinics, meanwhile, grapple with strict 340B compliance requirements—often without adequate staff or tools to manage efficiently.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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His father, Wilmer Gutiérrez, is now searching for answers after his son was snatched by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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The two were paired together again in a major, just like last year's U.S. Open, which DeChambeau snatched from McIlroy in the late holes.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In this scenario, the team moves down and lands Shavon Revel, who's capable of immediately starting in the team's secondary.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The team wasn't bad enough in 2024 to land a top pick, but also wasn't good enough to make the playoffs.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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These results suggest that media-savvy Democrats who seize this moment to call out Trump and the MAGA agenda could put themselves in a strong position to become the next leader of the Democratic Party.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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This shift could unlock massive opportunities for entrepreneurs who are bold enough to act, smart enough to wait for clarity, and strategic enough to seize the moment.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Yet what this film really nails is the battalion camaraderie that goes beyond spending hours, days, weeks with the same folks and flips into something else entirely once shots are fired.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Drape a denim jacket over top to nail that cool-girl look.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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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 20 Apr. 2025.
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