nabbed

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It acquired Canada’s largest spice firm in 1959, and nabbed a California-based vegetable dehydrating plant in 1961.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

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 • Feb. 15, 2026

We left the class together to find subjects for our portraits, and nabbed some boys in the hall who were game.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana