nipping
Example Sentences
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This creates a “last meter” problem because of the difficulty for drones to safely drop off packages without nipping the ears of the family dog or getting tangled in holiday yard decorations.
From Seattle Times
The Sooners will be good, but the Big 12 has enough teams legitimately nipping at their heels for them to put together a playoff resume.
From Los Angeles Times
For many, it is a euphemism for “getting your kids in line,” “nipping that behavior in the bud,” “showing your child who’s boss” or “giving consequences.”
From Washington Post
Our little caravan is just past the National Zoo when a yapping and nipping Pomeranian strains at its leash to get at Mac, who stops and sits in an apparent attempt to defuse the situation.
From Washington Post
But the heir apparent New York Islanders by then were nipping at their heels aided by young superstar winger Mike Bossy.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
