nab

Example Sentences

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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

But the Fever staff were clearly elated to be able to nab Johnson off the board.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The show’s nontraditional approach—a mix of clever analysis and laudatory commentary—has allowed it to nab high-profile interviews with executives, some of whom rarely speak to legacy media outlets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

A perfect time to nab me before other recruiters do.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu