Sab.

American

abbreviation

Sabbath.

sab British

/ sæb /

noun

informal a person engaged in direct action to prevent a targeted activity, esp fox hunting, taking place

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Etymology

Origin of sab

C20: shortened from _saboteur

Example Sentences

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Earlier this month, it dropped its bid for Banco de Sabadell SAB 0.38%increase; green up pointing triangle after not enough shareholders tendered their stock to the 16 billion euro offer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

In particular, Mr Kendrick points to a piece of guidance issued by the SEC called SAB 121.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2025

In further studies, the researchers want to investigate various questions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of SAB.

From Science Daily • Jan. 18, 2024

Before coming to Blackstone, Bommer ran hedge fund SAB Capital for 17 years investing in stocks, debt and mortgages.

From Reuters • Jun. 17, 2023

She was accepted into SAB for the summer!!

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

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