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  • Nipped out with the dog and missed all the excitement ...

    Liveblogging The Rotten State of Britain quiz draw 2009

  • Nipped that in the bud, even if I did forgive him with the apple of significance at the airport.

    Team ROMANTIC Neurotic Scumweasel. karenhealey 2010

  • Nipped waists, open necklines and rich heavily textured fabrics recalled the late 1950s.

    The New Neutral: a Rainbow Christina Binkley 2011

  • Nipped under the rump, "it made your hips look better, so it changed the way you walked," said Bob Mackie, the legendary Hollywood designer.

    Shape Shifters Teri Agins 2011

  • Nipped on the ankle one to many times by poisonous snakes, sheriff McClellan rides out of Dodge and tries to round up the rattlers.

    Dole to McClellan: You're a 'miserable creature' 2008

  • Nipped, but not completely obliterated like the first time, so I'm leaving them in the ground but bought one more of each as insurance.

    Gardening Updates! 2008

  • Nipped at on all sides by new competitors such as satellite and wireless, they now can play catch-up with the cable companies.

    Full Speed Ahead--Maybe 2008

  • Nipped, but not completely obliterated like the first time, so I'm leaving them in the ground but bought one more of each as insurance.

    Archive 2008-06-01 2008

  • Nipped from uurabbit — you know me, I can't turn down a good survey.

    evolver Diary Entry evolver 2004

  • Nipped my braces, winked his eye, then whispered through his teeth.

    Never Let Your Braces Dangle 1997

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