had nabbed
- past perfect of nab.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Comer recalled a local deputy sheriff who had recently pulled him over for speeding but let him go when he realized who he had nabbed — only after leaning in to ask one question.
From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2023
It was not the first time that method had nabbed Mazzone.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 16, 2022
Hours before Washington’s game against the Clippers, the forward was seated next to the bubbly Anthony Gill, who had nabbed Kyle Kuzma’s jewel-encrusted sunglasses as a gag.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 9, 2022
Brooks had nabbed the biggest catch of the season late against Auburn, when Young marched the Crimson Tide 97 yards to force overtime.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 10, 2022
“Why should they escape all punishment for their crimes? That’s not justice. What if the cops had nabbed two kids from Tangerine for robbing our houses? They’d be in jail now.”
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
