Sentence examples for attempts to snatch from inspiring English sources

Lamela grabbed the ball and he resisted Son's attempts to snatch it from him.

He sought a third straight Olympic gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Games, but failed in three attempts to snatch 180 kilograms (397 pounds).

Nearly six months after the Taliban were toppled from power, it remains largely hostile to the American attempts to snatch senior Taliban officials and commanders.

"Generally, the process ended well, but there were challenges, including several attempts to snatch ballot boxes, especially in Accra and in Kumasi," said the deputy police superintendent, Kwesi Ofori.

James Hook and Biggar missed late drop-goal attempts to snatch a home win.

"Our observers documented several issues, including missing ballot papers, attempts to snatch ballot boxes, and voting outside polling stations.

One of the organisers, Ian Pattison, said the budget was an attempt to "snatch our future".

"[Andrew] charged towards me and attempted to snatch my mobile phone which I was holding in my right hand," the report continued to read.

An attempt to snatch a rucksack lying on the floor a couple of feet from him was halted with a Taser gun.

On Friday, she confronted the doctor after he appeared in court, and attempted to snatch a covering he had put over his head.

– WW The attempt to snatch two Australian kids from a dangerous street in Beirut was so stupid even Channel Nine was shocked at the poor planning.