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[nab] / næb /


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Ben's prediction: Palace lost 3-0 to City home and away last season, but I reckon they will nab a goal this time.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Scott works adjacent to the entertainment industry, so has been able to nab free tickets to Styles shows in the past; she puts her total spend on the star at around $5,000.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

The number of wealthy Californians scrambling to nab exit options has grown alongside the number of Americans in total, according to the citizenship-by-investment firms.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

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

Kaz had given Inej two objectives: nab a big enough diamond for Jesper to work with and get herself into this corridor after eleven bells.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

Plus, JetBlue nabs Spirit slots in New York, and airfares are still rising.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

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

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 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

TwoStep Therapeutics, a San Carlos, Calif.-based startup developing targeted therapies for solid tumors, nabbed $62.5 million in Series A financing from investors including Insight Partners, Medical Excellence Capital, M Ventures and Pfizer Ventures.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

You find him on the official state seal, and if you get nabbed speeding on the freeway, there he is, embroidered on the CHP officer’s uniform patch.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Justin Sosa, a 41-year-old Stones buff based in Las Vegas, has nabbed these tickets half a dozen times, with seats ranging from “the worst possible” to “a dream come true.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

They had a registered letter sent to the P.O. box listed under Miller’s name, then they nabbed Morrison when he went to retrieve it.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

After nabbing a plush hot dog and a red-and-white rabbit, Yokerathinam flashed his prizes into his phone’s camera, illuminated by the portable light he’d attached to a neighboring machine.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

But if they are also the person who makes meetings less painful and teamwork less frustrating, they might have a better chance at nabbing that job.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 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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