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nab

[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

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

The series arrived late in the season, so only its first seven episodes qualify for the 2026 awards cycle, but that was enough for Rhys is nab a nod.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

That enthusiasm is helping upstarts nab much higher valuations than they could get on the private markets, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 27, 2026

“I knew they’d nab us one day!” said Dozer.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

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

On the backseat next to us, I got a bag with a Thermos a apple juice, cheese nabs, peanuts, and two Co-Cola bottles that’s gone be like drinking coffee they gone be so hot.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

Agents had nabbed the Mexico native while he was on a landscaping job.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

Bally’s nabbed one of three New York City casino licenses awarded by the New York State Gaming Commission in December.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

The show also nabbed five nominations for guest actress in a comedy series for Leslie Bibb, Cherry Jones, Laurie Metcalf, Kaitlin Olson and Lauren Weedman.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Lockheed Martin LMT -2.39%decrease; down pointing triangle nabbed a $35.35 billion contract from the U.S. government to quadruple production of its high-end Thaad missile-defense systems.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

For another, Kate, unbeknownst to anyone, had swiped a pamphlet from Mr. Curtain’s press room, not to mention Mr. Curtain’s journal, which she’d nabbed on her way out of the Whispering Gallery.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

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

It found success nabbing enterprise contracts and raised capital at a blistering clip.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 3, 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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