nabbed; nabbing
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We nabbed seats in the front row of the theater.
the officer nabbed the purse snatcher before he could escape
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Vincent Frank, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Product Details: Sizes: Twin XL, queen, and king | Pocket size: 15 inches | Material: Hemp | Certifications: GOTS certified
The Bottom Line
Ultimately, the Threshold Printed Performance Sheet Set nabbed the spot of the overall best bed sheets at Target.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Fans nabbed a shot of Travis Kelce walking on the Eras Tour floor with Taylor Swift's security guard on Saturday.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
The Washington native — who also made waves in season one of White Lotus — nabbed $65,000 for starring in HBO's 2023 crime drama Reality.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Nab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nab. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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nab
verb
nabbed; nabbing
1
: to seize and take into custody : arrest
2
: to seize suddenly
especially
: steal entry 1 sense 2a
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