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snippet

[snip-it] / ˈsnɪp ɪt /
NOUN
particle
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STRONGEST


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In Covid, the letter being delivered was a snippet of genetic code from the Covid virus.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

The mRNA vaccine and the Oxford vaccine both deliver a snippet of genetic code into the body.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2026

He returned with a snippet of film documenting one of the most notorious cryptid sightings in history—a fleeting, jittery glimpse of a hairy figure crossing a riverbank.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 12, 2026

Bryan was the third-most-popular artist of 2024 in the U.S., according to Billboard, which helps explain why his musical snippet elicited a swift, forceful response from government officials.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 10, 2026

Newsies send their black gossip post-balloons and navy story post-balloons through the halls, hoping to catch a snippet of something for the newsreels and tattlers and scandal sheets.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

It’s a collection of songs pieced together from perfect-seeming snippets heard while passing open doors.

From Salon Aug. 21, 2026

But through a series of other contacts, combined with other snippets of information, she is confident that both boats did leave on 29 June, one in the morning, the other later in the day.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

The brand in March used a clipping agency to turn its annual “Live Más Live” variety show and marketing event into a feast of TikTok snippets showcasing new menu items.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

We’re forced to hear endless snippets of it, too, although the full lyrics are saved for the end when we discover that one of songwriters clumsily shoved in the word “albatross.”

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

Adam played me snippets of bands he liked, a Swedish pop trio that sounded monotonous but then some Icelandic art band that was quite beautiful.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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