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clipping

[klip-ing] / ˈklɪp ɪŋ /
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Some people prefer clipping coupons while they shop.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

That also means, for many creators, the best chance at any sort of visibility or attention is via clipping.

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

Former Chelsea midfielder Gallagher netted the second before the break at the end of a smooth Atletico move, with his shot clipping Vitor Reis to divert in at the near post.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

Cari was clipping pictures from a catalog, and Beto was reading a thick book.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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