were nabbing
- past progressive of nab.
Example Sentences
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Customs and Border Protection says Border Patrol agents were nabbing about 3,400 people a day — down from more than 10,000 in the days just before the end of Title 42.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 6, 2023
You see, Islamabad seemed to be pointing out, we were nabbing bad guys seven years ago in the very neighborhood where you got bin Laden.
From Reuters ● May 5, 2011
"I say, Kneebone," rejoined Blueskin, as he washed down an immense mouthful with another bumper, "do you recollect how nearly Mr. Wild and I were nabbing you in this very room, some nine years ago?"
From Jack Sheppard A Romance by Ainsworth, William Harrison
The door, left unguarded, had slammed, and they were nabbing Kit and Knapp in the drain.
From The Gentleman A Romance of the Sea by Ollivant, Alfred
