nippers

Example Sentences

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Here in Sydney, the new Nippers season has just begun.

From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2021

For my son, Balthazar, known as Baz, and his younger sister, Amelia, the integration process began with a junior lifesaving program called Nippers.

From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2021

The Nippers were devastated and filled with questions.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2021

As Nippers once observed, Turkey’s money went chiefly for red ink.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2015

Having all things arranged, I called Turkey, Nippers and Ginger Nut, from the next room, meaning to place the four copies in the hands of my four clerks, while I should read from the original.

From The Piazza Tales by Melville, Herman