nab

Example Sentences

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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

Join membership clubs to nab the best hotel or group tour deal.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

Note: Do not leave the trail and trample the poppies to nab selfies or other images, regardless of whether you see others doing it.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

Anta’s longstanding relationships with landlords helped Arc’teryx nab prime real estate for its shops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

“We nab Mrs. Malvolio, she’ll give up the others.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein