Example Sentences

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The low-cost investment manager has nabbed a portfolio manager from Morgan Stanley while it builds out active funds to challenge incumbents like Pimco.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

While Mr. DePerno has nabbed the big-name endorsements, Ms. Karamo has her fans as well — including Mr. Forton, who said that if he doesn’t get enough votes to win he would support her instead.

From New York Times • Feb. 18, 2023

The senators pointed to data showing the Border Patrol has nabbed 56 people whose names were flagged in the terrorism database since Oct.

From Washington Times • Aug. 3, 2022

Through those first two contests — which include a win over Indianapolis and a loss to Tennessee — Metcalf has nabbed 10 receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown on 16 targets.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2021

It skipped the Judge, but it caught poor Uncle Lenox, and now it has nabbed me!

From A Beautiful Possibility by Black, Edith Ferguson