snip

Example Sentences

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They are quick to snip losses and quick to take profits.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Artichoke Potato Salad, on the other hand, is ladies luncheon, serve in a pretty bowl, snip some fresh dill, bring on the flavor, bring on the texture, pizzaz-y potato salad.

From Salon • May 9, 2024

In her landmark 1964 performance “Cut Piece,” she gave gallery visitors scissors and invited them to snip away at her clothes.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

Sometimes book buyers snip the price from the slip cover to hide how much it was bought for.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2024

“Yes,” said Janie, and with a final snip, she freed the shiny paper boy.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold