nabbed; nabbing
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Examples of nab in a Sentence
We nabbed seats in the front row of the theater.
the officer nabbed the purse snatcher before he could escape
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And for all your grilling endeavors, don’t forget to nab spatulas, stainless skewers, pan scrapers, and tongs while prices start at just $6.
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Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
The show is tied with Stereophonic for most Tony nominations this year, nabbing 13 nods.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 6 May 2024
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Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
The show is tied with Stereophonic for most Tony nominations this year, nabbing 13 nods.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 6 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for nab
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“Nab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nab. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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nab
verb
nabbed; nabbing
1
: to seize and take into custody : arrest
2
: to seize suddenly
especially
: steal entry 1 sense 2a
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