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nipping

[nip-ing] / ˈnɪp ɪŋ /






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Claude-maker Anthropic has OpenAI, Google's Gemini and even Grok from xAI nipping at its heels in the market for professional AI.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

In 1986, broadcasters began scrambling their signals in hopes of nipping their losses in the BUDs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

"I'm open to evolution and some nipping and tucking, but without being ultimately able to steer the ship maybe there is someone better," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

“The White Lotus” carried six nominations into the ceremony, with streaming hits like “Adolescence” and “Severance” nipping at its heels.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

The kits tumbled about her feet, yelping and nipping at each other, too young to listen.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn




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