nibbles

Example Sentences

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“The nibbles around the edges — ‘Make the procedure a little tighter, we’ll require a couple more documents.’”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

“We set him up with a heated tent, a selection of sandwiches and nibbles and some excellent beverages, and then he attended a board meeting remotely,” McCallum says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

Or there will be no more wine and nibbles for you.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2024

On Christmas Eve, before Navarro receives her bad news, she sits with Rose and makes merry with champagne and nibbles.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2024

“See how the fish first nibbles, then swallows the bait!”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein