snip

Example Sentences

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And it’s not just groceries that snip away at her Social Security check.

From Los Angeles Times

While it has been directed with careful attention to shaping its emotional arc by Tim Jackson, “Two Strangers” might have amplified its charms with a few snips of the scissors.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It rather puts me in mind of Dr. Westminster and his dancing chickens,” Penelope thought as she snipped a loose thread with her teeth.

From Literature

They snipped and chopped in time to the music.

From Literature

Instead of trying to pick though New Zealand's defence, he twice dropped into the pocket and landed smart drop-goals inside three minutes, snipping the lead to a single point by the break.

From BBC