snap up

phrasal verb

snapped up; snapping up; snaps up
: to buy or take (something or someone) quickly or eagerly
Shoppers came to the store to snap up bargains after the holidays.
The company is hiring. When they see your work history, they'll snap you up!

Examples of snap up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bank of America highlighted a host of stocks that are worth snapping up — including a few names benefiting from the artificial intelligence and data center revolution. Michael Bloom, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2024 Following Flappy Bird’s sudden shutdown in 2014, clones started flooding app stores while companies attempted to snap up its trademark. Emma Roth, The Verge, 12 Sep. 2024 That sole live title has become a hit in the U.S. this week, as fans of the pop-rock singer have snapped up his latest offering in huge numbers–months after it was first shared. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 There will undoubtedly be a host of wealthy native and international buyers keen to snap up Porsche’s latest pricey accommodation, but the income of the typical resident suggests most will get their best look at the tower from the streets of Bangkok. Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snap up 

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“Snap up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snap%20up. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.

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