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clipping

[klip-ing] / ˈklɪp ɪŋ /
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Robinson roared with delight, while the New Zealand batter was disgruntled to see the review showing the ball clipping leg stump.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Some people prefer clipping coupons while they shop.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson now has his own clipping operation, Vyro, but it wasn’t long ago that he was turning to the startup known as Clipping for help with a promo campaign.

From Slate • May 6, 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

I took the newspaper clipping out of my mouth and carefully laid it on the flat glass.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney




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