Sentence examples for snap up from inspiring English sources

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"snap up" is correct and usable in written English.
It is usually used in the context of taking advantage of an opportunity before someone else has the chance to. For example, "I decided to snap up the tickets before they sold out."

Dictionary

snap up

verb

To buy quickly, usually because the item is a bargain or in short supply or something one has been searching for.

When I saw the penny black missing from my collection in the shop window, I just went in and snapped it up.

synonyms

snaffle

grab

Exact(60)

It will probably have to snap up more minnows, too.

The Economist

Buyers are falling over themselves to snap up properties.

The Guardian

We suggest you snap up a piece of future vintage while you can.

Independent

Mr Erdogan has prodded these friends to snap up rival titles.

The Economist

Their experience will encourage others to snap up shares in sexy social media firms.

The Economist

Regis To Snap Up 'Euro' Salon Jean Louis David.

Forbes

U.S. buyers snap up about 75%, and appetite is increasing.

Science Magazine

Slusky figures its battle-tested bosses will find takeover bargains to snap up in a downturn.

Forbes

The delay gives rival Microsoft more time to snap up customers for its new Xbox 360.

Forbes

Iceland is a country of tech-savvy early adopters who would snap up available electric vehicles.

Forbes

So why not snap up some potential highfliers while their valuations are still earthbound?

Forbes

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