snatch up

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Verb snatch up has 1 sense

snatch, snatch up, snap - to grasp hastily or eagerly; "Before I could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone"
--₁ is one way to seize, prehend, clutch
Sample sentences:
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Term: snatch up

Definition:

1. (verb) To quickly and eagerly seize or grab something, often with force or determination.

2. (verb) To buy or acquire something quickly, before others have the chance to do so.

3. (phrasal verb) To capture or arrest someone swiftly.

Example Sentences:

1. As soon as the limited edition sneakers were released, sneaker enthusiasts were quick to snatch them up.

2. The store offered a massive discount on electronics, causing shoppers to snatch up the latest gadgets.

3. The police were able to snatch up the suspect within minutes of the crime.

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