nabbing (Meaning)

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nabbing (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Nab

The police officer nabbed the thief as he tried to flee the crime scene.
The store security guard nabbed the shoplifter before they could escape with the stolen merchandise.
The bounty hunter nabbed the fugitive after a long and arduous chase.
The investigator nabbed the witness who had provided false testimony.
The detectives nabbed the suspect in a sting operation, catching them red-handed.
The paparazzi nabbed a candid shot of the celebrity as they left the restaurant.
The photographer nabbed a rare bird in flight, capturing its beauty in a stunning image.
The rescuers nabbed the hiker who had gotten lost in the mountains.
The animal control officer nabbed the stray dog running loose in the neighborhood.
The border patrol nabbed the illegal immigrants attempting to cross the border.

of Nab

grabbing,arresting, seizing, apprehending, detaining, collaring, capturing, running in, committing, snatching

releasing, freeing, discharging, springing, springing, loosening,discharging, releasing, loosening, freeing

The police officer nabbed the thief as he tried to flee the crime scene.

The store security guard nabbed the shoplifter before they could escape with the stolen merchandise.

The bounty hunter nabbed the fugitive after a long and arduous chase.

The investigator nabbed the witness who had provided false testimony.