nibbles
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“When an aphid nibbles on a leaf, the volatile release attracts ladybirds in a very simplistic sense,” says Stuart Dixon, co-founder of the early-stage company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Put together, those two warm moments — Mrs. Hudson’s nibbles, Eby’s sensible gospel — really highlight the chasm we’ve created around hospitality.
From Salon ● Dec. 2, 2025
Not surprisingly, he got all kinds of scholarship offers from top-notch football programs but only nibbles from big-time basketball schools.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2025
An MP accused of flouting Covid-19 rules during a "wine and nibbles" event has been cleared of wrongdoing.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2024
The plate of bread sits on the floor outside her door, untouched except by the mouse that nibbles the bread and scurries away at my approach.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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