nab

Example Sentences

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While some fans were lucky enough to nab $28 tickets, others begrudgingly spent more than they budgeted.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Last year, they traded for a late first-round selection to nab quarterback Jaxson Dart, who showed promise as a rookie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Her constituents think it's her seat, but she admits: "It's only my seat because I'm there early enough to nab it."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 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

Kaz had given Inej two objectives: nab a big enough diamond for Jesper to work with and get herself into this corridor after eleven bells.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo