nab
verb (used with object)
to arrest or capture.
Example Sentences
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Last year, Midland nabbed the top spot due to quality of life, as well as affordability.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 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
Agents had nabbed the Mexico native while he was on a landscaping job.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Bally’s nabbed one of three New York City casino licenses awarded by the New York State Gaming Commission in December.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
They climbed into Ms. Banks’s van, nabbed Faith, who told them I might be at either Astelle’s or Fang’s.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
