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snap back

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snap something back
to cause something to jerk back. The force of the crash snapped his head back and injured his neck. The crash snapped back his head.
See also: back, snap

snap back (on someone or something)

[for something] to be jerked back onto someone or something. The branch snapped back on Tim and left a welt on his arm. The whip snapped back and stung Tex's hand.
See also: back, snap

snap back (on someone or something)

[for something] to be jerked back onto someone or something. The branch snapped back on Tim and left a welt on his arm. The whip snapped back and stung Tex's hand.
See also: back, snap
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However, Ulster were able to snap back into the lead thanks to a Clinton Schifcofske penalty and Connacht, despite a spirited effort right to the final whistle, were left cursing three missed penalties from Ian Keatley in the second half.
ULSTER HANG IN FOR WIN by The Mirror (London, England)
Unfortunately, I think we’re going to really have to wait to see a turnaround in demand until we see a good sustained snap back in price.
Natural gas is a victim of its own success, says Michael Hall: Part 1 by The Energy Report / Stockhouse
Fundamentals seem poised to snap back," Gabriel said.
Industry feels no pain from latest rate hike by Geiger, Daniel / Real Estate Weekly
 
 
 
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