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

Greiser’s kids are too old for the $1,000, but they should qualify for the $250 per-child donation pledged by billionaire Michael Dell for children under 10 in certain zip codes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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

I zip open the flap, but before I can take a step inside, movement in the shadows almost gives me a heart attack.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender