tripping

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Once banks are convinced that their mentors in the corridors of power could compel the CBN to look the other way while they engage in forex round-tripping, the naira would trade for N180 to the dollar before the second quarter of this year.

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  1. adjective Moving quickly and lightly; nimble.
  2. adjective Speaking or flowing easily; fluent.

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  • She made it to the bathroom without tripping, at least, and found herself staring at a disheveled, red-cheeked witch in the mirror--a witch with a tangled mop of blond hair and an absolutely horrified expression on her face. —  Storm Watcher Galley
  • Once banks are convinced that their mentors in the corridors of power could compel the CBN to look the other way while they engage in forex round-tripping, the naira would trade for N180 to the dollar before the second quarter of this year. —  AllAfrica News: Latest
  • Excuse my ego-tripping, but this is the kind of catchphrase that will stick right into people skulls once it starts spreading. —  AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth
  • Officials called tripping, and Roy hit two free throws with 1.7 seconds left to put Portland up 107-105. —  IndyStar.com Top Stories
  • Day-tripping is the term of choice among business owners and merchants. —  The Natchez Democrat
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  1. Verbal noun of trip, v.
  2. Ppr. of trip, v.
 

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/ˈtrɪpɪŋ/
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