nick

Example Sentences

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To test the idea further, the researchers created "nicked" DNA, strands that were interrupted at specific points.

From Science Daily

The 28-year-old, who has played more of his rugby at open-side flanker, made 17 carries and 78 metres, while also finishing joint top of the tackle stats with Guy Pepper and nicking a turnover.

From BBC

She escaped his grasp in the nick of time.

From Literature

I was the last to arrive, but I’d made it in the nick of time!

From Literature

Instead this is the type of game where they will go and grind out a 'one-niller', by nicking a set-piece goal.

From BBC