pip

Example Sentences

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On Friday, observers spotted what appeared to be a pip — or breach in the eggshell.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Schjelderup drilled in his second early in the second period, although Real pulled one back through Mbappe, leaving Benfica needing to score again to pip Marseille to the last play-off spot.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

It has been the presumed favourite to win best picture throughout award season so far, and it could still pip Sinners to the top trophy in March.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

In damp, greasy conditions, Britain's Russell saved his best lap for last, clocking a time of one minute 34.054 seconds to pip reigning Formula One world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull by 0.227secs.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

His foreman was a man defeated by his own pessimistic views, and his news was mostly a series of misfortunes: the strawberries froze, the chickens caught the pip, the grapes rotted.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende