Act
Act verb - To present a portrayal or performance of.
Nab
Nab verb - To take or keep under one's control by authority of law.
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Galeforce (once per round, a character gets to act again if they nab a kill) will no longer activate if the owner of the ability is in Attack Stance or Guard Stance.
Source: Video Game / Fire Emblem Fates -
Starfish Aliens: In "Vanishing Act", a group of worm-like fluorescent aliens nab a hapless human through a wormhole so they can use his body as a host to experience Earth through his senses.
Source: Series / The Outer Limits (1995) -
The Outer Limits (1995): In "Vanishing Act", a group of worm-like fluorescent aliens nab a hapless human through a wormhole so they can use his body as a host to experience Earth through his senses.
Source: Starfish Aliens
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