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snatching

/snætʃɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does snatching mean?

verb

The act of seizing or taking something quickly and often secretly, or the act of moving quickly and suddenly, often with a sense of urgency or surprise.

Example

"She snatched the phone from his hand and rushed out of the room."

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