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[nab] / næb /


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But, with six minutes remaining, a moment of Maradona magic settled the final - the forward's superb first-time half-volleyed through ball sent Jorge Burruchaga racing away to nab the winner.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

The series arrived late in the season, so only its first seven episodes qualify for the 2026 awards cycle, but that was enough for Rhys is nab a nod.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Some were lucky enough to nab $400 to $500 tickets through official World Cup lotteries, others paid thousands of dollars to catch the action IRL.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

It provides huge ratings to networks that are generally suffering from viewership declines as traditional media teeters, cord-cutting continues and subscription streaming services nab a growing amount of U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

“We nab Mrs. Malvolio, she’ll give up the others.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

See also: Palantir’s stock nabs another upgrade, with its valuation now less of a ‘struggle’

From MarketWatch Mar. 16, 2026

Erivo has won rave reviews for her reprised role, so if she nabs a best Oscar win come March, and the coveted EGOT, it will be the cherry on the icing on the cake.

From BBC Dec. 29, 2025

The Border Patrol, which nabs people who try to sneak in between official crossings, said its arrests along the U.S.-Mexico boundary dropped from nearly 184,000 in April to fewer than 100,000 in June.

From Washington Times Jul. 20, 2023

The boisterous party chat doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, but Hnath nabs the grandiose personalities in the room.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 23, 2023

Everybody plays it, loves it and follows the games on the radio and nabs every chance to go and see it.”

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord

The company, which nabbed 111 Emmy nominations this week, has recently tried to boost engagement with low-cost programming such as video podcasts and content previously released on YouTube.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

The student-run Yale Hacker House, backed by alums and venture firms, nabbed a Nob Hill apartment.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

The law enforcement push, which analysts have criticised as window-dressing, nabbed its biggest player with the January arrest of Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, who was extradited to China.

From Barron's Mar. 11, 2026

Lauren Betts nearly nabbed a double-double with 14 points and nine rebounds in a 72-62 win over No. 5-seed Ohio State during a semifinal on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 7, 2026

Audrey nabbed a bag of spicy dill pickle potato chips and opened it, pushing the bag between us on the counter.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

Raman was more popular with white and Asian voters, nabbing support from 12% of the white voters surveyed and 14% of the Asian voters surveyed.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 6, 2026

Tack on another 15-20 minutes to get to your desk, and the motivation for nabbing a closer spot starts to make sense.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 25, 2026

After an indifferent first half, along with the rest of his team, he made a good start to the second half, nabbing two turnovers in quick succession.

From BBC Mar. 7, 2026

"The win, that's the most important thing," said James, who received a standing ovation when he was subbed out for son Bronny James, seconds after nabbing his 10th rebound.

From Barron's Feb. 13, 2026

When Will didn’t answer, Ben helped himself, nabbing a handful of fries from Will’s tray.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin




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