nicked

Example Sentences

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Imagine it like this: It is late in the evening of April 15, 1865, and Abraham Lincoln has survived an assassination attempt, the bullet aimed by John Wilkes Booth having merely nicked his now-bandaged scalp.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

He was bang on it and a big reason why Brighton nicked a draw.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Stokes nicked Neser, Gus Atkinson was bounced out by Brendan Doggett and Brydon Carse edged to slip to give Neser his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

They watched Pigwidgeon disappear into the dark-ness, and then Ron said, “Well, we’d better get downstairs for your surprise party, Harry — Fred and George should have nicked enough food from the kitchens by now.”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling