clipping

Example Sentences

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Some people prefer clipping coupons while they shop.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

The effect of clipping is context collapse maximized to further a hasty impression of a vaguely famous person.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Woods, 50, was arrested and charged after clipping a truck and rolling his car near his home in Florida last month.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

That leaves the BOJ in a familiar bind: Hike too soon and risk clipping fragile growth, or hold back and risk damaging household confidence, plus U.S. scrutiny if the yen weakens excessively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

They rolled, teeth clipping at tender ears, hind claws digging for purchase in soft belly fur.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker