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Since then, 71 songs have nabbed the top spot, ranging from novelty hits, charity fundraisers, and occasionally a genuinely festive classic.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2023

Organizers of this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade have nabbed the Oscar-, Emmy- and Grammy Award-winner for their 97th annual event.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2023

Over the first 10 months of fiscal 2023, Border Patrol agents at the southern border have nabbed 146 people whose identities triggered the TSDS.

From Washington Times • Sep. 17, 2023

Even with more promotions, competitors have nabbed market share from P&G in its liquid detergent and pod categories, and in toilet paper and paper towels, according to separate data from asset management firm AllianceBernstein.

From Reuters • Apr. 20, 2023

You have nabbed some, but there are others, and other factories also.

From The Secret Passage by Hume, Fergus