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Word: nabbed (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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Usage:

...throng had been caught unready, unorganized, out of its seats. The growing noise lacked spontaneity. It was a rumble, then a roar. It in no way resembled an explosion. But Nominator Me Nab saw that everything was going to be all right so he left the lectern completely and walked back to stand and watch amongst the seated members of the National Committee...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: The Nomination | 6/25/1928 | See Source »

Some good natured " 'leggers" murmured to their fraternity brothers: "It's too bad about them. They were all right." Others snarled: "Cheest, you softy! They're trying to make you think they've quit, so they can nab you, sly like! The dirty, lousy bummers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PROHIBITION: Izzy and Moe | 11/23/1925 | See Source »

...result of the final Pasteur Debate held last night in John Knowles Paine Hall. Raymond Samuel Fanning unC. of Chattanooga, Tenn. was awarded the medal presented annually for the best speech on contemporary French politics. Barton Hay Kuhns '22 of Omaha, Nab, was given honorable mention...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: R. S. Fanning Wins Pasteur Medal | 3/4/1921 | See Source »

...Eastern football, and his long runs have been the feature of every game in which he has played. They also have in Brown, one of the greatest ends of this or any other season, who will be quite as capable as the famous Higgins of crossing in to nab passes over the center of the line--one of Higgins' fortes. Besides this, they have a good kicking game and a steady generalship...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: PENN STATE RIDES CREST OF COLLEGE FOTBALL WAVE | 11/3/1920 | See Source »

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