zip

Example Sentences

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Marshall-Lee's role at the planetarium is observing "how asteroids zip about the place, studying how they interact with each other and how they come towards the earth".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Asked about the raid and agents’ conduct, DHS said, “ICE does not zip tie or handcuff children.”

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Doncic’s productions never dipped — he has maintained the league’s top scoring average for most of the season — but his play still lacked the same zip that made him a must-watch star in Dallas.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Some people rushed to grocery stores to stockpile goods, though motorcycles delivering takeout meals and groceries continued to zip around the city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Flashes of light zip through the dining hall, but the Manifestor dodges every juju that Dad and Uncle Ty draw.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas