Since 2008, workshop Rickshaw Bagworks has enjoyed a cult-like following of local cyclists and professionals who snatch up made-to-order messenger bags.

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Inventory will be an issue as consumers snatch up discounts and buy-one get-one free offers.

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The BBC's Caroline Wyatt said the troops had been on patrol alongside Afghan police officers when their vehicle - believed to be a Snatch Land Rover or weapon-mounted WMIK version - was blown up.

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It looked as though the Parisians were going to head back across the channel as Group Four leaders, but in a nerve-shredding finale Evans stepped up to snatch an epic victory for Harlequins.

BBC: Harlequins 19-17 Stade Francais

Lock Luke Charteris' big hit on fly-half David Skrela epitomised the visitors' battling qualities while Dusautoir's snatch at an attacking pass not intended for him summed up Toulouse's post-break problems.

BBC: Toulouse 17-3 Dragons

This time, the merged Conservative Party could snatch up to 50 seats in the province, according to John Wright of Ipsos-Reid, a Toronto polling firm.

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The Sharks looked to be running away with it, but the Reds dug deep and shored up their defence, while producing some inspired play to actually snatch the lead 14-12 at the interval.

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Yet enough fans of the Motown-themed musical lined up in L.A., New York and San Francisco to snatch almost all the available seats.

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Banks may not have to pay up as much to retain lower-level worker bees, because there are simply fewer competitors to snatch them away.

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