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as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the officer nabbed the purse snatcher before he could escape
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
a pickpocket nabbed my wallet
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Recent Examples of nab
Meanwhile, Louis Vuitton set up a lively 11-minute conversation between its fashion director and actress Emma Stone — nabbing a 20% higher watch time than the industry average.
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Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The film, starring Tom Cruise and directed by Rob Reiner, went on to nab four nominations at the 65th Academy Awards, including a nom for best picture.
—Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2024
Keep scrolling to nab these Nordstrom Black Friday deals now.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
To nab the best 33% off deal, choose the striped fog, tigerlily orange, green, or blue hues.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The film, starring Tom Cruise and directed by Rob Reiner, went on to nab four nominations at the 65th Academy Awards, including a nom for best picture.
—Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2024
Keep scrolling to nab these Nordstrom Black Friday deals now.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
To nab the best 33% off deal, choose the striped fog, tigerlily orange, green, or blue hues.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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Authorities first arrested 72-year-old Sheikh on July 10 at Los Angeles International Airport and the following month he was indicted on immigration fraud charges.Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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The calendar change likely comes one day after news broke that Kennedy, 32, was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence at his home in Los Angeles.Liza Esquibias, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Rather than going cold turkey on nightly dinner dates, try scaling back to just weekends, then using Thursday nights to grab drinks with your college pals.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
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Some Broad Ripple Starbucks lovers woke up to a surprise Thursday morning while stopping to grab a cup of Joe.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
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In between lies what's known as the area of separation. Rebels, some of them receiving Israeli aid, had previously seized positions on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights at the onset of the country's civil war.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Authorities seized 20 pounds of fentanyl in a drug bust Tuesday in the Bronx, with 10 people suffering minor injuries during the operation, the Daily News has learned.Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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But time might be running out for Belichick at his age (72) to get back to the NFL and score the 26 wins needed to catch Shula.David K. Li, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The 11-year-old girl was believed to be on a metal boat, which was caught in a storm that lasted several days in the central Mediterranean Sea.Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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One of two suspects in a Pennsylvania home invasion shooting that left a young man dead and his mother critically wounded has been apprehended, authorities announced.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jean-Pierre said the Biden administration is grateful to law enforcement for apprehending the subject.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jefferson motioned like a yo-yo before his first touchdown, climbing up to the second level and snatching a pass with outstretched hands.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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It was thought that the Yankees would pursue former Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames if Soto signed elsewhere, but the San Francisco Giants snatched him Saturday night on a colossal seven-year, $182 million deal.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Hundreds were detained and more than 100 treated for injuries.Sophiko Megrelidze, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Mangione has been detained at the State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon in Pennsylvania since he was denied bail late Monday.Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Nab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nab. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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