jab
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It was breathable and didn’t cause rashes on babies, unlike rubber pants that at the time were used over diapers, and it had snaps instead of safety pins, which could jab babies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
He also took a jab at the private equity industry, which has been the subject of criticism in past missives to his shareholders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Working out the puzzle of Flores was key to Scotney's victory but trainer Shane McGuigan gave her the tools to succeed between rounds - urging her to use the jab and rely on footwork.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Pakistan's defence minister, whose government has offered to host talks between Iranian and American envoys to stop the war, appeared to take a jab at the US operation that has closed the key waterway.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Up on the balls of your feet, chin in, stick and run, stick it out, jab and move.
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
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