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snippet

[snip-it] / ˈsnɪp ɪt /
NOUN
particle
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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

But his big break would be the 13-second Whopper-chomp snippet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

That snippet of anthropological absurdism mutated into the brain-melting TV show “How to With John Wilson,” and now, the Emmy-nominated prankster-humanist has a feature playing on opening night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

We have to give our presentations soon, and she wants us each to share a snippet of our findings with the class in preparation for ‘the real thing’ in a couple of weeks.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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