51³Ō¹Ļ

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snapback

[snap-bak]

noun

  1. a sudden rebound or recovery.

  2. Football.Ģżsnap.



snapback

/ ˈ²õ²ŌƦ±čˌ²śĆ¦°ģ /

noun

  1. a sudden rebound or change in direction

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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of snapback1

1885–90, noun use of verb phrase snap back
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Example Sentences

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"We are clear that we will take any diplomatic measures to prevent Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon, that includes the use of snapback, if needed," the UK's deputy UN ambassador, James Kariuki, said on Wednesday.

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Modeled after a Chappell Roan snapback, the $40 hat sold out almost as soon as it went up for sale, making the campaign close to $1 million but leaving the hat-hungry masses wanting.

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It’s unclear what impact the snapback would have on Venezuela’s long floundering oil and gas industry — or whether it will pressure Maduro to offer a more level electoral playing field.

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That included ā€œmaximum enforcementā€ of U.S. sanctions, ending Iran’s oil trade with China, urging European allies to renew ā€œsnapbackā€ sanctions on Iran and pressuring Qatar and Turkey to stop supporting Hamas.

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They also urge the administration to call on European allies to renew ā€œsnapbackā€ sanctions on Iran and put pressure on Qatar and Turkey to stop supporting Hamas.

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When To Use

What else does snapback mean?

A snapback is a type of baseball cap with a flat brim and an adjustable strap in the back that snaps together. They're a staple of international urban streetwear.A snapback can also refer to the backwards pass at the start of a play in American football, a recovery from a previous position (think snap out of it and bounce back), as well as a retaliation or comeback.

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