nabbed

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The low-cost investment manager has nabbed a portfolio manager from Morgan Stanley while it builds out active funds to challenge incumbents like Pimco.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Kiki Rice led the Bruins with 21 points and Angela Dugalic nabbed her second double-double of the tournament with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 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

"All we got to do is get the message to the king without getting nabbed in the act."

From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman