nipping
Example Sentences
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Amex couldn’t resist a jab at the other credit-card companies nipping at its lounge heels: It will be the only operator with outlets at the three major metro New York airports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Before the conflict, Saudi Arabia was the world’s No. 1 crude-oil exporter, with the U.S. nipping at its heels after the yearslong boost in production following the shale revolution.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
The intrusion was first detected by Hugging Face last week, when it noticed tens of thousands of AIs nipping at its system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
But head teacher Claire Judd said they went a step further - cooling their feet in water baths and "nipping in and out" of a World War Two German bunker.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Like a puppy nipping, playfully growling preparing for battle with wolves.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
