nab
Example Sentences
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The Trojans also dominated on the boards, nabbing 38 rebounds, 11 offensive, as a team compared to Indiana’s 24 and seven.
From Los Angeles Times
Visa and Amex’s comments suggest that they did, although it’s likely that some retailers nabbed a bigger share of the total spending than others.
From Barron's
“We nabbed him in Regent’s Park. Not a scratch on him, the lucky devil.”
From Literature
She fondly recalls the few times she nabbed an A1 boarding pass and felt like she had won the lottery.
Netflix nabbed 16 nominations, as the streaming giant continues its quest for a best picture win.
From Los Angeles Times
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