nip

Example Sentences

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I relied on my accuracy, backing myself to hit the same spot on or outside off stump, with a bit of bounce and nip.

From BBC

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

With a bit of nip off the surface and the Kookaburra balls doing more than in years gone by, it might make sense to bowl a touch fuller.

From BBC

Because Jofra Archer has that angle of nipping back towards the stumps, can he nip one away?

From BBC

Instead, it stocked up to 65 jacket designs, with asymmetrical necklines, embroidered lapels, zippers running vertically from hip to nip, accented with strips of leather, you name it.

From Los Angeles Times