nick

Example Sentences

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Most people are thinking Brazil and Morocco are nailed-on to be the top two in Group C, but I actually think Scotland could nick a point off one of them too.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s happening in the nick of time—Asian countries were on the verge of severe fuel shortages and have already begun to conserve their supplies.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The country stored up 1.26 billion barrels of oil in the nick of time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

He's 33 and in great nick, but you can't bank on another opportunity coming around.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

“I think I came just in the nick of time. You know you have only to tell me what to do.”

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker