nabbed

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The U.S.-indicted Venezuelan government contractor and negotiator was on his way to Tehran in 2020 when nabbed by law enforcement in the island nation of Cape Verde.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 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

Their team – all dressed in tasselled cowboy outfits – have nabbed the prize for best-dressed, tying with another team decked out in pink nighties and platinum blonde wigs.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

"Sorry, Honey" nabbed best screenplay and "The Perfect Neighbor" scored best documentary.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

“Oh my god, I thought they had already nabbed you!”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro