as in to snap (up)
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025 -
The wounded included four children, one of whom had been trapped beneath the vehicle with three adults.—
Kwiyeon Ha,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Amid rewards of $20,000 for tips leading to an apprehension, more than 200 law enforcement personnel led by the Louisiana State Police are seeking to capture them and anyone helping them.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The 24-year-old Concord native captured his first career victory Friday evening, holding off the pack late in the ARCA Menards Series race at Charlotte. Green, the son of 1994 Busch Series champion David Green, soaked in the moment.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
24 May 2025
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In the morning, the restaurant doubles as a coffee shop where guests can grab drip coffee, fresh juices, and a small selection of hot and cold breakfast options, including the beloved Hawaiian classic, Loco Moco.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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The colorful bar framed in bright neon lights is on the main concourse, so people walking by can grab a drink and head to the casino or other favorite activity, Allen said.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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In season one, the character’s race was largely a non-factor, but season two pushes his Blackness to the fore, forcing him to grapple with the implications of serving an institution entrenched in white idealism.—
Michael Cuby,
Them.,
2 June 2025
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The final chapter will see s Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) after losing his best friend in the game and grappling over the actions of The Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), who was hiding his true identity by being a player in the game.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Sizes are limited, so don’t wait too long to snatch up a pair of these gorgeous leather wedges.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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Read Next National Bear learns ‘bad behaviors’ from Colorado resident’s trash habits, officials say May 22, 2025 3:23 PM Read Next National Bear snatches trail cam in its mouth — and is caught on video.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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The frenetic fight sequences are so fast and fluid, ramping between slow-motion and fast-motion, that your eye can hardly land anywhere or even appreciate the choreography.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The Mavericks' remarkable reversal of fortune When the NBA draft lottery arrived on May 12, Dallas had a 1.8 percent chance of landing the No. 1 pick.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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But is Simone now the villain – or simply someone with a tough upbringing who seized an opportunity to secure her future?—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Israel imposed a blockade on all supplies entering Gaza in March, saying Hamas was seizing supplies meant for civilians - a charge the group denies.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 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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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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“Latch (on or onto).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latch%20%28on%20or%20onto%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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