nab

Example Sentences

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If you’re hoping to nab tickets to the LA28 Olympics in the second drop coming in August, you might want to brace yourself.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Plus, how the war is making U.S. stocks look a lot more attractive, and why now might be the best time to nab a cheap EV.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

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 • Feb. 14, 2026

Some corporate acquisitions dubbed “acquihires” are aimed primarily at talent, such as when Meta Platforms paid $14 billion for a stake in Scale AI to nab founder Alexandr Wang.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Kids scrambled, trying to nab the best bench or to sit with their new friends.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton