nipper

Example Sentences

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Above all, the nipper at The Oval reinforced what we knew beforehand.

From BBC

When they were back at the same ground six years later to the day on Monday, a nipper of a third Test against India to win, the pace bowler did not realise the significance.

From BBC

Yes, they were nippers rather than thrashings, but England lost three times in the 2019 group stage before ending the tournament in glory.

From BBC

Thousands of nippers ages 5 to 14 invade Australia’s beaches from October through March to race on the sand, swim deep into the ocean and practice using rescue boards.

From New York Times

My family recently got a new puppy, a strong-willed and mouthy but ultimately lovable little nipper.

From Washington Post