nipping
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Claude-maker Anthropic has OpenAI, Google's Gemini and even Grok from xAI nipping at its heels in the market for professional AI.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
“The White Lotus” carried six nominations into the ceremony, with streaming hits like “Adolescence” and “Severance” nipping at its heels.
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026
“For all the success we had this year, we are still nipping at the heels of giants who earned their positions over the last 50 years,” said Hogan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
Microsoft currently holds the rank of the third-largest U.S. company, but can it maintain its lead with Alphabet nipping at its heels?
From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025
Hedwig got his attention by nipping him sharply on the wrist.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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