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In Covid, the letter being delivered was a snippet of genetic code from the Covid virus.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The theme song from “Titanic” wasn’t on anyone’s bingo card, but the employee running the game played a snippet and joked, “That’s all we’re allowed to pay on a cruise ship for safety reasons.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
The mRNA vaccine and the Oxford vaccine both deliver a snippet of genetic code into the body.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
Bryan was the third-most-popular artist of 2024 in the U.S., according to Billboard, which helps explain why his musical snippet elicited a swift, forceful response from government officials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
Hanako remembered suddenly that the emperor’s name was Hirohito, but she was sure this little snippet of information wasn’t going to impress these girls.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
It’s a collection of songs pieced together from perfect-seeming snippets heard while passing open doors.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
Every day, Ziame posts covers of popular hits, snippets of his own original music, and dance videos set to trending tracks on social media.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
The brand in March used a clipping agency to turn its annual “Live Más Live” variety show and marketing event into a feast of TikTok snippets showcasing new menu items.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
We’re forced to hear endless snippets of it, too, although the full lyrics are saved for the end when we discover that one of songwriters clumsily shoved in the word “albatross.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
Many of the small rectangles of fabric sewn by hand into interlocking circles have dissolved altogether, the ghostly remains of stitches holding snippets of colored cloth.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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