nicked
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After that, Joe Root edged a drive and Jordan Cox tentatively nicked off.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
With Price waiting on tops to move to within two sets of victory, Humphries nicked it by taking out a brilliant 105, with what he said "felt like the biggest shot of my career".
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Bangladesh dominated Australia on day one of the first Test, despite Steve Smith benefitting from being given not out on review to a ball he later said he nicked.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Both openers were caught behind as Rosemary Mair and Bree Illing found plenty of movement through the air, before former skipper Heather Knight dropped anchor with 28 until she also nicked to the keeper.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
First couple of times, he had to sprint to catch up after cutting the ivy, and once he nicked his finger.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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