nab
verb (used with object)
to arrest or capture.
Example Sentences
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It nabbed a Golden Globe and two Emmys and was nominated for more than a dozen more, and Dunham scored a Golden Globe for lead actress for her portrayal of Horvath.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Just take this away: I nabbed a nearly $900 hotel for $210.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
The cast and crew behind Apple TV's sleeper hit celebrated the supernatural TV comedy's popular first season, which nabbed six wins on Monday and another eight at the Creative Arts Emmys earlier this month.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
While robot servers nabbed some fun headlines, slow and spotty Wi-Fi, aging devices and confusing order-placing software were making it difficult for staff to serve customers, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Aretha nabbed it with her teeth and tossed it in the air.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
