nab

Example Sentences

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He got nabbed after almost 14 years on the lam, some of them spent teaching scuba in Egypt.

From Los Angeles Times

Their team – all dressed in tasselled cowboy outfits – have nabbed the prize for best-dressed, tying with another team decked out in pink nighties and platinum blonde wigs.

From BBC

"Sorry, Honey" nabbed best screenplay and "The Perfect Neighbor" scored best documentary.

From Barron's

Gruda was again well-placed for Leipzig's second when he nabbed a loose ball in the box before curling a fine effort into the top corner.

From Barron's

The undercover officers donned masks depicting Captain America, Batman and Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th, among others, to nab a pair in the act, Brazil's Civil Police said.

From BBC