clipping

Example Sentences

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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

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

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’ve read that newspaper clipping from the trunk more often that I can count, and spent time at the public library in the archive of “periodicals”—such a strange word.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone