zip

Example Sentences

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I zipped past shipbuilding facilities and refineries, before cruising by grand historic homes watching over the Mississippi Sound.

From The Wall Street Journal

On NFL game days, total credit and debit card spending rises by around 77% in the zip codes where stadiums are located, wrote the analyst, and the biggest increases are in food and drinks.

From Barron's

He had to let go of his secret in order to zip his lips.

From Literature

I zipped up my backpack, slung it over one shoulder, picked my sweaty work clothes up off the ground, shook them out, and hurried from the cover of trees back onto the farm.

From Literature

When the ‘ukulele is safely zipped into its case again, Pua moves up three rows to the next empty seat. The one next to me. “Boys!” she exclaims.

From Literature