| 单词 | nipping |
| 例句 | “Of all the times for her to disappear! And why aren’t the Sisters nipping this in the bud?!” The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z It was healthy now, and growing fast, with big feet and ears; recently he had watched, laughing, when the mother dog had growled at it because it was nipping at her own ears in play. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z I herd them before me like a dog nipping at the heels of livestock. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Rex paid them no attention; he bounded past like they were standing still and quickly closed the gap on Jordan, nipping at his heels and chasing him out of the park and down the block. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z In fact, it was always nipping at something: the Nerf ball, the gray soldiers, book covers. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z “Please stay away!” said the robot to the two bears who were now nipping at her heels. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Now packs of them began chasing the cows all over the Rantz property, relentlessly nipping at their legs. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Hedwig got his attention by nipping him sharply on the wrist. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z The kits tumbled about her feet, yelping and nipping at each other, too young to listen. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z This nipping of buds has to stop. on my watch. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Toomer’s dogs swirled around them, nipping at each other, and keeping their distance from the Gray. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z P. T. bounded ahead, leaping fishlike from one brown sea to the next, then turning back to herd the two of them forward, nipping at their heels and further splashing their already sopping jeans. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z In these long summer days, his uncle Finn, Junior Haskell, and Joplin, Missouri, all seemed like a faint memory that was no longer nipping at his heels. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Grain-fed rats were swarming over the two of them, nipping and biting and clinging like leeches. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z Like a puppy nipping, playfully growling preparing for battle with wolves. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z But he was still just a lieutenant, not a general, a terrier nipping at Rollins’ ankles. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Boomer races up to her, wagging his tail and nipping at her apple basket. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z The pups was squirming and sliding o’er one the ’nother, carrying on something fierce, nipping at anything that moved, not caring if they was biting their brother or sister or even their own selfs. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z Toddlers clapped from the shoulders of their fathers, and Cora caught Mayor nipping at the air. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z Definitely not like they were on their way to school, but more like fighting wolf pups, batting and nipping at one another for exercise, especially the younger two. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z They keep me moving, a charm to ward off the fear nipping at my mind. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z “I’m nipping at the ng-ka-py in the kitchen,” said Lee and went back to the house. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z At the sight of the three of them nipping and rolling on the carpet, exhorting each other with socially useful phrases such as “Pass the salt, please!” and “May I take your umbrella?” The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z She started nipping at the long red tail of Old Dan. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The pack raced across the flagstones barking, circling him, jumping up to lick his filthy face, nipping at his legs. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Then it bites me again and suddenly a bunch of things are down inside my underwear, wriggling around and nipping at me. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z I rolled into a ball in the middle of the mattress, cold sweat nipping my back. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z She tried to imagine what the tide looked like, coming in and going out, nipping at the sand like a little dog, heedless of people and their machinations. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z I was running for my life, the train nipping at my heels, but I was winning the race! Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z The Black Tips had been nipping at his heels for weeks, and now he’d forced them to play their hand. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z And now here we are, standing with the winter chill nipping at our noses, forcing ourselves into a conversation. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He’d barely gotten his hands wrapped in the reins when she was off, tearing a furious path through the darkness as if something wicked was nipping at her heels. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z Stanky ran out to Ma and commenced jumping and nipping at her. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z Women sometimes hire experts to help them to dress in kimonos because the outfit requires seemingly endless nipping, tucking and strapping. Kim Kardashian West’s Kimono shapewear touches nerve in Japan 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z No longer will we be nipping, sucking and tucking at 60. Having a little work done: Now as routine as ‘eating kale and going to spin class’ 2016-03-07T05:00:00Z Eddie Redmayne plays Ken, Rothko's enterprising aide, who can hold his own in an argument about Nietzsche and who represents a generation of artists nipping at the heels of Rothko and his contemporaries. Spring and Summer Theater Listings 2010-02-21T00:33:00Z Here is how it really gets messy: Every strategy of “nipping it in the bud” or “teaching the child a lesson,” while possibly working in the short term, serves only to heighten the negativity. Perspective | What to do about a child’s constant whining? Maybe nothing. 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z There was no nipping out to check emails. Inside Dau, the 'Stalinist Truman Show': 'I had absolute freedom – until the KGB grabbed me' 2019-01-26T05:00:00Z Last weekend his earthbound feet began itching again, so he flew to South Africa to watch his national team win the World Cup, nipping back to London in time for another on Tuesday. Pl?cido Domingo: 'I am a very happy man, but I love to suffer on stage' 2010-07-17T23:05:00Z Nightmares in which “there’s a large pool of blood on the floor” that moves as if it’s alive, nipping at his feet. Review: Eric Fair’s ‘Consequence,’ a Memoir by a Former Abu Ghraib Interrogator 2016-04-04T04:00:00Z The movie’s drama intensifies after a harrowing twist that has everyone and everything nipping hard at Robert’s heels. Richard Gere Is Ruthless and Ruthlessly Good in Arbitrage 2012-09-13T12:00:39Z Friedman himself says that despite the collar’s barbaric appearance, plenty of trainers use them because they mimic dogs nipping each other for self-correction. Canines of New York: a day behind the lens with The Dogist 2015-10-17T04:00:00Z "You lose your fastball. You start nipping around the corners. 'Maybe I can get them to swing at this junk.'" Chris Rock is just being his biting, brazen self in 'Top Five' 2014-11-26T05:00:00Z Harris and the rest of the crowd fell silent while Butter waddled around in front of the podium, going “bock bock bock” and nipping at his handler’s suit pants. The annual turkey pardon is one of the few norms President Trump has kept alive 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z Because not only are we nipping, suctioning and using hormones, but we’re also feeling embarrassed about it, and lying. Aging and My Beauty Dilemma 2016-09-24T04:00:00Z Taking care of the tunes will be the Mystery Jets, who'll be nipping in for a special DJ set before the nabokov resident, DJ Mr Fish, rounds up the whole affair. Clubs picks of the week 2010-03-20T00:08:00Z The song is by local rapper/producer Sax G and his friends Mikey Nice and Tay Sean, about nipping a doomed relationship in the bud before someone's feelings get hurt. 'Think 2wice' by Seattle's Sax G, Tay Sean, Mikey Nice 2012-06-05T19:01:25Z But nipping into the spare room every now and again will do you no harm at all. Six reasons why sleeping in separate beds can be a good idea 2017-01-21T05:00:00Z Campbell is very good at this – nipping in, establishing the facts, getting to the point. Rewind radio: Nicky Campbell; The Truth About the Roma; The Call; Song Stories: Without You ? review 2011-02-13T00:05:40Z But this is not nipping anything in the bud, and this is not ignoring. Our 6-year-old son is an angel at school but a devil at home 2016-07-26T04:00:00Z Another reminder that younger performers are nipping at her heels is the last thing she needs. In HBO Max's new comedy "Hacks," Jean Smart plays a role befitting of the showbiz legend that she is 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z Ratings-wise it is nipping at the heels of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." The late night rise of "Gutfeld!" is telling us something. It isn't funny, but that doesn't matter 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z Where dinosaurs once roamed the planet, she now finds mere geckos, nipping at toenails. Review: ‘After the Tall Timber,’ Renata Adler’s Collected Nonfiction 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Yes, Booktok is nipping at Winfrey’s heels, especially where young readers are concerned, but her endorsement is still a golden ticket. ‘Hi, This Is Oprah Winfrey. I Read Your Novel and Loved It So Much.’ 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z The song is by local rapper/producer Sax G and his friends Mikey Nice and Tay Sean, about nipping a doomed relationship in the bud before someone's feelings hurt. 'Think 2wice' by Seattle's Sax G, Tay Sean, Mikey Nice 2012-06-04T22:38:05Z To the hordes of autograph seekers nipping at her heels, “I could never say no,” she recalled. Nothing Comes Between Brooke Shields and Her New Line for QVC 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z She says the literary award has had a "bumpy ride" over the past decade, and has undoubtedly felt the International Impac Dublin Literary Award and the Folio Prize nipping at its heels. 'A surprise and a risk': Reaction to Booker Prize upheaval 2013-09-18T18:25:17Z Generally, I felt that this poem could become leaner and more effective with some editing, nipping out words or phrases that are not essential. Poetry workshop: Names 2011-07-12T10:04:43Z In this scene, one plucky iguana was set upon by a swarm of snakes, only to miraculously wriggle free and scrabble up the surrounding rocks, serpents nipping fruitlessly at its heels. ‘Planet Earth II’: A Lizard’s Great Escape 2017-02-10T05:00:00Z “A 3-year-old stallion, nipping and bucking all the time?” she said. Film: In ?Secretariat,? Dark Horse Is the Owner 2010-10-03T00:45:00Z In less quantifiable terms, though, “Montero” served as a reminder that a new, younger and entirely less predictable type of star is suddenly nipping at Drake’s — and his entire cohort’s — heels. Gen Z Pop Stars Made Their Mark in 2021. Beware, Millennial Forebears. 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z For some, the festive season is about Jack Frost nipping at your nose. Six alternative Christmas songs 2012-12-21T14:00:00Z And every day we saw the same three parrotfish, vermilion and emerald giants, half as long as us, nipping at invisible food on the corals. Bonaire: Where Coral and Cactus Thrive, and the Sea Soothes the Soul 2019-02-18T05:00:00Z He quotes King relentlessly insisting on now, including the need to keep nipping at Kennedy’s heels. Kennedy and King: The remarkable intersection of two great lives 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z The tame and the wild roam through “R.M.N.,” nipping at its edges, adding visual texture and deepening its themes. ‘R.M.N.’ Review: A Bleak Diagnosis for Romania 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z “But I’m very conscious of nipping things in the bud.” Fighting Cleavage Wrinkles 2011-08-09T21:22:43Z Drago, the merciless pugilist from “Rocky IV,” is the Michael Jordan of Russian baddies, and there’s no LeBron James nipping at his heels. The top 17 most badass and bizarre Russian villains in pop culture 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z That's the new reality in which we find our retired hero, and at the end of the 24th century, it is nipping at the hero's heels and will not let him rest. "Star Trek: Picard" marks the engaging return of the Enterprise's greatest captain 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z How many big-name houses have cut costs by gradually nipping away at the quality of their products? On the Runway: Are You Mad, Too? 2011-01-14T19:02:39Z It didn’t end up nipping me, though its tiny legs tickled when they curled out of the shell to find footing. Maine’s Cushing Island delivers a whole lot of wonderful nothing 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z We really wanted Pete to have an underling, that there was someone nipping at his heels, but was really, really good with people. ArtsBeat: Matthew Weiner Discusses the ‘Mad Men’ Season Finale 2013-06-24T06:00:54Z Artistic conflict came with the Florentine territory, where guys like Filippo Brunelleschi and Lorenzo Ghiberti were steadily nipping at Donatello's heels. 'Sculpture in the Age of Donatello' shows artist's competitive spirit 2015-05-08T04:00:00Z The event still receives no support from the government, but it's growing every year, nipping at Nigeria and South Africa's heels. Big Picture: Dakar fashion week, by Vincent Boisot 2012-11-23T22:58:06Z Or was it when Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin showed up, her head wreathed in flowers, with obsessive husband No. 3 nipping so closely at her heels that she voices her annoyance with him? "Tiger King" and the schadenfreude of seeing privileged insanity run wild 2020-04-04T04:00:00Z But ABC's "World News" was nipping at its heels, even beating "Nightly News" on Tuesday and Friday. CBS claims ratings win for 1st week of TV season 2012-10-02T18:56:08Z Armstrong and the early astronauts lived “with death nipping at their heels,” Singer told Reuters. 'First Man' depicts astronauts 'with death nipping at their heels' 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z It was a funny moment, given the contempt Halston felt for the younger rival nipping at his heels. Ewan McGregor: Dahling, He’s Halston! 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z He even manages to take a swipe at Drake, who’s been nipping at his heels, and who likes to announce his ownership of any given pop-music season. Listen to “Shining,” Beyoncé’s Last Word at the Grammys 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z And “latke okonomiyaki” is just a fancy name for crisp hash browns striped with sour cream, strewn with benne seeds and orange roe and nipping with chile sauce. Review | Never mind the name (or the drive). The Shack’s food is sublime. 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z There are pre-emptive scenes coolly nipping any worries in the bud – she raises and dismisses the fear that he might steal something. Film review: The Blind Side 2010-03-25T22:20:00Z Time is passing, if not quickly enough in this movie, and fears of mortality are nipping at Jack’s heels and clutching at his heart. | 'Little Fockers': Patriarch Faces Future: Who to Lead Nutty Clan When He Is Gone? 2010-12-21T23:34:26Z Whatever art project has been nipping at you, throw yourself into it. My mom’s a chronic debtor 2013-01-22T01:00:00Z Almost one entire tune consists of a testy, nipping conversation between Dustin Carlson’s distorted electric guitar and the rest of the band, punching back at him in big brassy chords. Best Jazz Albums of 2020 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z I’m nipping at the cubs quite a bit these days. With ‘Tammy,’ ‘Freak Show,’ Bates keeps roaring 2014-07-04T04:00:00Z Others, though, have no problem with the idea of nipping and tucking, of “getting the product in shape again,” as Karen Bjornson puts it. Television Review: ‘About Face: Supermodels Then and Now,’ HBO Documentary 2012-07-29T21:44:47Z The first problem: As soon as she sees a person, she starts nipping them. Animal Doctor: Getting a dog with car phobia to be an easy rider 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z But emerging markets like Vietnam and India will start to mature over the next five years, Aaen said, nipping at the heels of their more advanced neighbors. 2010-02-11T21:00:00Z While it is still a modest hit in the overall television landscape, it is nipping at its cable brethren’s heels. Introducing Sutton Foster, the 40-Year-Old Ingénue of ‘Younger,’ Again 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z The new kids, kept in a separate area, flock around Hobbs-Page, pushing their noses into her hand and nipping gently at her fingers. Her goat-cuddling event went viral. But most days, it’s all about the cheese. 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z We were working on a jigsaw, but I kept nipping to the kitchen to check my phone. Six ways to raise a resilient child 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z A few months ago everyone assumed that DeSantis would be nipping at Trump's heels by now but it hasn't worked out that way. Republicans desperately need the distraction of a GOP presidential debate 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Ellis was a natural scorer, already nipping at the heels of USC’s all-time scoring list after two seasons. USC could make a run in Pac-12 with talented backcourt 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Having barely slept in days, Mr Yousaf kept nipping out to take more calls from family. Chris Mason: SNP leader Humza Yousaf struggling in political headwind 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z More small fish swimming closer to shore means more sharks nipping at their tails. Drones sweep for sharks along New York’s coast during rise in encounters with beachgoers 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z However, a trip to the butchers, deli counter or nipping out for a pizza could become still more expensive. Is Brexit behind the UK's inflation shock? 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Even that amount is only nipping at the problem, Kingery said. California artists, chefs find creative ways to confront destructive ‘superbloom’ of wild mustard 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z His catcher had to reach across his body to get it, which often triggers a human umpire to call a ball; all the robo-ump saw was the ball nipping a part of the plate. Robo umps reach Triple-A, but MLB rollout still uncertain 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Broad was below-par in taking 1-72 in the first innings, but here was at his sublime best, nipping the pink ball from a full length to find gaping gaps in Kiwi techniques. Brilliant Broad puts England on course for victory 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z Congress sets rules for what kinds of budgetary changes it can pass under what circumstances, including what kinds of programs must be “paid for” by nipping and tucking elsewhere in the budget. Opinion | Whoops! The GOP accidentally admits tax cuts don’t pay for themselves. 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z This gift will come in handy to tame those suddenly pesky Detroit Lions, who are nipping at the Commanders’ heels for the final NFC wild-card spot. A few last-minute gift suggestions for Washington’s favorite franchises 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z Angling the ball in, then nipping it away, it went past the outside edge and hit off stump to send a bewildered Rizwan on his way for 30. England strike crucial late blow against Pakistan 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z He all but ended the match as a contest shortly after half-time with a delicate second, nipping in at the near post to meet Diogo Dalot's low cross and make it 3-0. Who is Goncalo Ramos, the man who upstaged Ronaldo? 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Back in the 1990s and early 2000s, Blue moved through downtown like a barracuda in a shoal of baitfish, dodging open car doors, nipping through gaps in traffic, gliding through intersections. Perspective | When his wife was sick, this D.C. man turned to Bread for the City 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z This creates a “last meter” problem because of the difficulty for drones to safely drop off packages without nipping the ears of the family dog or getting tangled in holiday yard decorations. Don’t expect drones to air-drop your packages | Commentary 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z The Sooners will be good, but the Big 12 has enough teams legitimately nipping at their heels for them to put together a playoff resume. College football picks 2022: Predicting winners for every Power 5 game 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z For many, it is a euphemism for “getting your kids in line,” “nipping that behavior in the bud,” “showing your child who’s boss” or “giving consequences.” Advice | How do we start to discipline our child? 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Our little caravan is just past the National Zoo when a yapping and nipping Pomeranian strains at its leash to get at Mac, who stops and sits in an apparent attempt to defuse the situation. Perspective | A new dog learns some important tricks: Helping his blind owner 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z But the heir apparent New York Islanders by then were nipping at their heels aided by young superstar winger Mike Bossy. Here’s why Mike Bossy’s career could be a cautionary tale for the Kraken 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z With promotional rival World Championship Wrestling nipping at WWE’s spot for top wrestling company in the 1990s, Ted Turner’s company started making big contract offers to some of the biggest stars in the industry. Scott Hall, bad guy leader of wrestling’s NWO, dies at 63 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z Calls to overhaul the environmental act have been rising for decades, but state lawmakers have been loath to delve into the sprawling and complicated statute, nipping and tucking it instead with myriad carve-outs and workarounds. Legislators Find Way to Let U.C. Berkeley Increase Its Enrollment 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z After falling behind after a restart, Busch was nipping at Logano’s bumper with 10 laps to go until the two hit traffic. NASCAR Clash at Coliseum revs up entertaining spectacle for fans and drivers 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z She says she would go there often, as well as nipping into the local bingo hall and betting shop, to feed what had become a damaging habit. Women who gamble: Winning £127,000 'worst day of my life' 2022-01-30T05:00:00Z But Kruger I view as coming up, nipping at the heels and possibly overtaking Jackson,” she said. California's Leondra Kruger emerges as contender for U.S. Supreme Court 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z Utah’s Mike Conley got a sentimental nod in 2021, but there are too many young lead guards nipping at his heels this time. Analysis | Injuries and covid complicate NBA all-star voting 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z It’s a way to break chains of transmission by nipping outbreaks at the bud, especially in places declining to reinstate mask mandates or social distancing measures. Omicron and holidays unleash scramble for coronavirus tests across the U.S. 2021-12-18T05:00:00Z GM has been nipping at the heels of Tesla and other EV makers as it attempts to rewrite its history and lead the charge into an all-electric future. FedEx receives its first electric delivery vans from GM’s BrightDrop 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z I don’t remember how long it took for me to feel like myself again, but when you have a toddler nipping at your heels, there’s not a lot of time for grieving. Perspective | Abortion is considered a secret. Women need to tell their stories. 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z He'd do a building job and spend all his earnings in the pub, or disappear for days at a time after nipping out for cigarettes. ‘I left university and adopted my brother and sister’ 2021-10-23T04:00:00Z They had the Dodgers, baseball’s equivalent of Man o’ War, nipping at their heels all summer, the teams never separated by more than 2½ games from Aug. 20 on. Nine reasons the Dodgers should be concerned about the Giants in the NLDS 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z Mr Babis, leader of the populist ANO party, faces a tough challenge from the centre-right opposition and also has the far right nipping at his heels. Czech elections: Billionaire PM asks voters for more time at top 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z But after nipping to the toilet, Jennifer's bemusement quickly turned to panic when she could not wake him - her husband, Geraint, was in cardiac arrest. Cardiff woman wakes to 'snoring' husband in cardiac arrest 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z My Lovely Wife noticed that the other day: As the vehicles in a funeral procession moved down the road, other, non-mourning motorists were cutting in line, nipping across, honking. Perspective | ‘Pure, downright disrespect’: Funeral directors share thoughts on D.C. drivers 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z Vice’s sources say that it’s not great at actually figuring out who people are, which could lead to Astro annoyingly nipping at the heels of people it should know. Amazon Astro is ‘terrible’ and will ‘throw itself down’ stairs, developers reportedly claim 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z Because, even though registered Democrats in California outnumber registered Republicans nearly 2 to 1, Newsom has spent much of the summer with competitors nipping at his heels. Democrats fight California recall but say party must do better: 'Don't just sit there' 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z With inflation gnawing, some Fed officials have begun nipping at what to expect from the jobs recovery. Analysis-Inflation vs jobs hole: A tradeoff the Fed still hopes to skirt 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z They entered the game against the Mets nipping at the heels of the San Francisco Giants for the top record in the N.L. Gambling on Trevor Bauer Is Not the Dodger Way 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z But Miller Moss, another four-star freshman, is still nipping at his heels. 10 USC football players to watch entering training camp 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z Sharks have been spotted up and down eastern shores in the last couple of weeks, potentially nipping a New York lifeguard and a tenured Georgia surf instructor. How to reduce the risk of a shark attack 2021-07-31T04:00:00Z “Loki,” the third Marvel Studios offering to debut on the service in 2021, begins streaming Wednesday, and it wastes no time nipping at the heels of “WandaVision” as a contender for the best yet. Review | ‘Loki’ is a dark and tricky delight that continues Marvel’s success at Disney Plus 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z He cited Rudyard Kipling’s novel “Jungle Book” with a comparison of the United States to Shere Khan, a villainous tiger, nipping at Russia. Putin Warns of a Russian ‘Red Line’ the West Will Regret Crossing 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z Major, the younger German shepherd, has made news lately for nipping two people at the White House in separate incidents. One of Biden’s dogs poops in White House 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z But Garrett is already nipping at his heels in the dead lift. ‘Strong son of a gun:’ Teen makes powerlifting history 2021-02-28T05:00:00Z Multiple screens showed images of her brain under a microscope, with doctors nipping away around a mass of purplish blood vessels - called a cavernous malformation - nestled in the part of her brain that controls speech. Carnegie Mellon student participates in own brain surgery 2021-02-27T05:00:00Z The moment between Newton and the camper was captured on video with the two parties nipping at each other. Cam Newton tries to put bow on spat with camper, hopes young players can learn from moment 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z Doggedly determined, the 2 1/2-year-old eating machine kept nipping at Sam Mammano’s gray suit, hoping to grab some loose rebounds. Good dogs! 20 years of covering Westminster Kennel Club show 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z Now is the time to stop nipping around the edges and finally do something substantial. Column: Reports of California's demise are greatly exaggerated. Lawmakers should care anyway 2020-12-21T05:00:00Z It entered Sunday coming off a bye and holding the sixth playoff spot in the NFC, with the Vikings nipping at their heels after winning five of six following a 1-5 start. Brady throws for 2 TDs, Buccaneers wear down Vikings 26-14 2020-12-13T05:00:00Z It was Phillips' deep cross that provided the goal, Furlong energetically nipping in ahead of the dithering Jamaal Lewis to poke a smart finish inside the post. Returning Gayle heaps misery on West Brom 2020-12-12T05:00:00Z Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, zombies nipping at your nose: It’s “The Walking Dead Holiday Special” hosted by Chris Hardwick. What’s on TV This Week: 'A Charlie Brown Christmas,' 'The Stand' and more 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z His predecessor, Kim Stafford, recalling the catastrophic wildfires that swept through that state, wrote of another savior: “rain nipping flame’s root, gray mud of ash.” Verses vs. Virus: What These Poets Laureate Are Thankful For 2020-11-26T05:00:00Z Not a game goes by without the quarterback nipping to the locker-room to get something checked. It's time to acknowledge Mike Tomlin as one of the great NFL coaches 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z All political campaigns run misleading ads and we caught the Biden campaign occasionally nipping and tucking video of Trump to present a false image. Analysis | The biggest Pinocchios of Election 2020 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z Sue is short, stocky and straight-talking, orchestrating the charity's response to the latest crisis in between nipping outside for a quick cigarette or haring around the area's steep, narrow roads in its Transit van. Covid: A town's intoxicating will to press on through the pandemic 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z But even if it had, it would have been pretty hard to be stressed out with a 35-pound puppy squirming in your lap and playfully nipping at your sleeves. Chaplain hopes therapy dog helps Guard members handle stress 2020-10-11T04:00:00Z The hiss and steam of quenched fire — rain nipping flame’s root, gray mud of ash. Verses vs. Virus: What These Poets Laureate Are Thankful For 2020-11-26T05:00:00Z I have been to Syria twice, the first time as a student nipping over the border from Turkey, the second time in 2009, to write an ill-timed travel piece praising its prospects as a destination. How Syria's blasted landmarks are starting to rise from the ruins 2020-08-29T04:00:00Z “The fire was nipping on backyards probably 20 minutes after we finished,” he said. Wildfires continue to illuminate holes in California's emergency alert messaging 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z Travellers from Great Britain need to restrict their movements for a fortnight, so nipping over and back is off the cards. Virtual house hunting gets a pandemic boost 2020-08-03T04:00:00Z Sterling came closest to ending this when nipping in from the left and hitting a curving shot Leno did well to steer out in a warning City were approaching high gear. Manchester City return in style as Arsenal pay for David Luiz’s errors 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z “We are particularly interested in nipping this in the bud,” he said. 'I have the cure': slew of US scammers seek to capitalize on coronavirus fears 2020-04-08T04:00:00Z I like to have a continuous feeling in my hands through the bag, no matter if I’m sending a driver or nipping a short-sided spinner off a tight lie. Here's how Tiger Woods keeps improving his elite short-game - Golf Digest 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z No nipping out to get those non-essential items, now – the drones are watching. 10 Covid-busting designs: spray drones, fever helmets, anti-virus snoods 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z Open-like scoring conditions and a number of challengers nipping at his heels, shooting a one-under-par 70 to win the Genesis Invitational by two shots. Adam Scott secures a long-awaited official win at Riviera Country Club 2020-02-16T05:00:00Z Sanders holds a commanding lead in polls in the Granite State although Buttigieg is nipping at his heels following his strong showing in Iowa. Biden boasts of African American support as he recalibrates following poor showing in Iowa 2020-02-09T05:00:00Z “When the Democrats finally settle on a nominee in July, the lucky candidate is going to be nipping at the heels of a giant mastiff.” Wealthy donors now allowed to give over half a million dollars each to support Trump’s reelection 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z Its ratings in the second half of 2019 dipped, while newcomer Cali got close to nipping at its heels, according to Nielsen. Two L.A. radio stations, blasting reggaeton, wage a fierce battle for a growing young audience 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Jack Frost nipping at your nose.” Reporter's Notebook: Congress rings in holidays with one of its most stressful Decembers ever 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z It and California represent the holy grail for the nascent sports betting industry, which is currently led by Nevada, with New Jersey nipping at its heels. New York still hung on whether to OK mobile sports betting 2019-11-05T05:00:00Z Sen. Elizabeth Warren sits atop the 2020 Democratic presidential field in Iowa, according to a poll released Friday that showed several candidates nipping at her heels. Elizabeth Warren leads 2020 Dem field in Iowa: Poll 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z European leaders are tired of debating Brexit — especially at a moment when many European economies are flagging, extreme parties are still nipping at their heels and many citizens just want to move on. U.K. Parliament rejects Boris Johnson’s call for an early election on Dec. 12, but a pre-Brexit election remains likely 2019-10-28T04:00:00Z Conservatives are already nipping at its heels over nonexistent “censorship,” threatening to legislate limits on treasured legal protections. Opinion | Free speech doesn’t mean Facebook must run dishonest ads 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z "There's nothing like just nipping down the road to see somebody in Leeds, if you're a production company in Leeds," he says. Channel 4 move makes Leeds the new media city 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z Going into the campaign's final days the Bloc Quebecois - a federal party focused on Quebec sovereignty - is in a strong second place and nipping at the Liberals' heels. A Canadian election looms - seven charts explain 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z And you’ve already walked through cobwebs, sprung into the air over unexpected, loud noises, and recoiled at the mysterious blasts of air nipping your ankles. The spookiest, scariest Halloween attractions in the D.C. area, ranked 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z Sometimes there is a small, barking dog at your ankles that keeps nipping at your pants cuff. Perspective | Upon further review, the call stands: Replay stinks 2019-10-06T04:00:00Z It will also be interesting to see if the 15-model eats into Microsoft’s own Surface Book sales, as it is likely nipping at the heels of the Surface Book in terms of performance. Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 3 comes in two sizes and with two different processors 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z California is nipping at the Bay State’s heels with its bevy of programs to improve the efficiency of vehicles, homes and appliances. Massachusetts Tops Energy Efficiency Rankings, But Other States Close In 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z Kenne admits to working through lunch “partly so I feel better about nipping out for takeaway coffee”. Work-knife balance: the joy of eating at work 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z But time is nipping at his barefoot heels. Volleyball's old dudes compete at the Manhattan Beach Open with an eye on the Olympics 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z Samsung squeezed in more screen by nipping at the bezel edges and making it a little taller. Galaxy Note10 hands on: What Samsung’s $950 big new phone adds — and takes away 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z It was an automatic, much to my horror as I've only driven manual cars, but surprisingly within no time I was nipping about with ease - a relief as I've now learned all EVs are automatic. Should my next car be an electric one? 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z Protesters say that President Vladimir V. Putin’s government was simply intent on nipping any opposition in the bud, even at a local level, and that the signatures were genuine. Huge Pro-Opposition Crowd Turns Out in Moscow March 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z Mikulak lamented the lack of competition for the top spot on Thursday, admitting he wishes there was someone nipping at his heels. Mikulak cruises to 6th national title in men’s gymnastics 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z Bancroft hangs the bat at a delivery just short of a length, nipping away enough to collect the outside edge. Ashes 2019: England v Australia first Test, day one – live updates! 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z Now they are nipping at the heels of the Minnesota Twins in the American League Central. History shows Dodgers will make a splashy deal ahead of baseball trade deadline 2019-07-27T04:00:00Z "So, it was just a question of nipping that sort of talk in the bud before it snowballed into worse." Why are graduates competing to be prison officers? 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z Two teenagers dart along the footpath outside the city’s central station, nipping between pedestrians. Invasion of the electric scooter: can our cities cope? 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z This young Minnesota team seemed to be showing signs of feeling pressure with the three-time defending Central champions nipping at their heels. Twins rally, slow charging Indians 5-3 to win series opener 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z “There’s always rumors that we don’t like each other. It was just about nipping that in the bud and showing that this is bigger than basketball.” Wizards’ Bradley Beal, with service award in hand, ‘definitely’ open to extension talks 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z The bears appeared to be on their hind legs swatting and nipping at each other, while residents in Frankford Township watched the incredible sight. Two black bears caught in intense fight in New Jersey backyard 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z Young Afghans gather once a week to play indoor soccer before nipping into the on-site “banya” for a quick steam, Russian-style. In Kabul, Moscow has a new cultural center on the site of its Soviet predecessor 2019-04-13T04:00:00Z “I think when you put a little added pressure there and guys are nipping at your heels, it creates a competition and should enhance your ability to get the job done.” Diamondbacks open spring training with pitching questions 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z Even after nipping into the loo to change into my work trousers and shirt, my outfit still didn’t meet the grade. The amateur golfers taking on the might of Wimbledon: ‘It’s like Brexit. It has split members’ 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z The last time he saw Luna, she was nipping at his heels as he ran from the path of the slide, he said. Couple proposes naming lake for dog that died in landslide 2018-11-25T05:00:00Z To paraphrase Joyce: “On a snowy winter morning, he is young Beto, a mirror within a mirror, he beholdeth himself, the young figure of then is seen, precious manly, walking on a nipping morning.” Analyzing Beto O'Rourke's blogpost: is he running, or just running? 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z In a strange twist of election fate, a special Senate election in Mississippi could very well result in a run-off — with Democrat Mike Espy nipping at the heels of, or even prevailing over, Cindy Hyde-Smith. 5 Senate longshots who could surprise everyone in Tuesday's midterms 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z Neighbourhood officers issue small fines to people involved in low-level anti-social nuisance and offending in the hope of nipping a minor problem in the bud. Reality Check: Have police priorities changed? 2018-11-01T04:00:00Z Perfectly adapted to nipping in and out of the alleys of the historical centre, it is not the retro fetish object it has become in Milan or Rome, let alone London or New York. 'Don't touch my Vespa!' Why Genoa is threatening to ban its icon of cool 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z Nearly an hour later, Wilson turned himself in to police because he could no longer endure the mosquitoes nipping at his skin. Mosquitoes force Wisconsin robbery suspect to surrender 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z In India, rains flooded Kerala state at record levels, while rising seas in are nipping away at low-lying islands in the central Pacific. Climate change swells ranks of refugees as Trump administration retreats to the sidelines - Los Angeles Times 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z Or nipping off the legs of a few pieces. Meet my muse, a loving and happy presence, despite the troubling turns in her young life 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z “My goal is to have everybody understand that we should be in the championship mix or nipping at their heels,” Fulmer said. Vols’ Fulmer says he’s comfortable, confident in AD role 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z He banished two younger players nipping at his heels and two ATP Tour veterans, and he prevailed in an emotional match over his older brother. Alexander Zverev passes his final test at Citi Open to claim second straight title 2018-08-05T04:00:00Z Whether the Mariners can rediscover their offensive punch is a major concern with the non-waiver trade deadline approaching and Oakland suddenly nipping at Seattle’s heels in the wild-card race. Mariners hoping slumping offense can rediscover punch 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z “Google is making headway, nipping at their heels, but it’s still behind the leaders.” Microsoft Emerges as Clear No. 2 in Cloud Computing 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z Choose the “wrong” actor or fudge a critical part of a beloved property, and suddenly Fan Nation is nipping at your heels. Hollywood treads lightly to appease fickle super fans 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z If anything, the wonders of digital nipping and tucking ensure that they look even better than before. How the dazzling, overstuffed ‘Incredibles 2’ holds up a cracked mirror to present-day reality 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z Mr. Erdogan called the election a year and a half ahead of schedule, hoping to beat the economic downturn nipping at his heels. A Canal Through Turkey? Presidential Vote Is a Test of Erdogan’s Building Spree 2018-06-21T04:00:00Z No more undertakers in black suits clutching handkerchiefs, old buddies weeping in corners, telling off-color stories, nipping shots, no more covered mirrors, black dresses, skullcaps and crucifixes. “My Friends Don’t Get Buried” 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z Less than two years after the Frog’s appearance on Sex and the City, half a dozen other companies had their own high-end models nipping at the Bugaboo’s interchangeable wheels. Perfect prams for perfect parents: the rise of the bougie buggy 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z We must spread word of this supranational movement if there’s to be any chance of nipping this in the bud. Opinion | The Poison Putin Spreads 2018-03-17T04:00:00Z If anything, the owners are intent on nipping social consciousness in the bud. Column: QBs cashing in _ except for the unwelcome Kaepernick 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z Coinbase’s competitors were nipping at its heels, however, and now there are multiple options for buying digital currencies. Report: Coinbase made 43 percent of its 2017 revenue in December alone 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z It sits in a broad, low bowl that dips thousands of feet below sea level—making it vulnerable to deep, warm ocean currents that are already nipping at its outer edges. Deep Bore Into Antarctica Finds Freezing Ice, Not Melting as Expected 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z But twice in the past week I’ve noticed cars on Georgia Avenue nipping over to the lane, then cutting back over to the left. Perspective | Distracted driving has been around nearly as long as cars. But now there’s a twist. 2018-02-04T05:00:00Z Music industry insiders now talk about artists nipping and tucking their music according to the playlists’ vanilla aesthetics. My problem with Spotify – even though I’m a subscriber | John Harris 2018-01-29T05:00:00Z In the interests of nipping a few reader emails in the bud: Yes, I did see "The Shape of Water" and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri." If our film critic picked the Oscar nominees ... – LA Times 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z And younger brands are nipping at its heels — in that same year period ending Jan. 2, IRI tracked L’Oréal Paris shampoos as garnering $133.3 million in sales in the mass, drug and grocery channels. Winona Ryder tapped as the face of L’Oréal Paris' 'Comeback' ad campaign 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z It is wrong to over react to someone crying wolf when there is a puppy nipping at their heels. On Sexual Misconduct, Gillibrand Keeps Herself at the Fore 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z And it is nipping at Apple’s heels to be the No. 2 phone maker worldwide. Chinese Phone Maker Bets Big With a Premium Price 2017-11-19T05:00:00Z With competitors like Airbnb nipping at their heels, hotels are rolling out experiences to their most faithful customers that go far beyond extra nights and room upgrades. Not Just Rooms, Hotels Offer One-of-a-Kind Experiences 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z Well, there are the people who are going to be nipping at my heels immediately, and it’s not the right thing. Jody Gerson of Universal Music Publishing Group on Trusting Teams 2017-09-29T04:00:00Z “Those guys are sort of nipping at a spot here,” Trotz said. Barry Trotz says Capitals have more depth than last season 2017-09-16T04:00:00Z Security Council, would also ban Pyongyang from exporting textiles — nipping in the bud one of the fastest growing sectors of the North Korean economy. U.S. pushing a long-shot U.N. resolution on North Korea 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z The doggies are in fine form today, nipping and barking and itching for a pull. TRAVEL: Fairbanks, Alaska, a gateway to experiencing the Last Frontier 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z For moderate users, that's plenty to get through a day and a half, though competitor's are nipping at Samsung's heels — in my experience Essential's new Android phone lasted for about the same amount of time. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review: Superb But Too Familiar 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z In a way we were like an established couple, going over the same ground again and again, nipping at each other. Election blind dates: Tommy Sheppard and Ayesha Hazarika - BBC News 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z It called for "public actions", such as tax breaks and investment in transport and housing, to keep New York competitive with international rivals and the smaller US cities nipping at its heels. Goodbye New York, Hello Arizona - BBC News 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z Mr. Trump always says he likes to think big, so nipping a few points off tax rates will not satisfy his ambitions of making history. 5 Key Questions on Trump’s Plans for ‘Maybe the Biggest Tax Cut’ 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z Today’s can’t-doers must have been surprised this month when Tesla, the electric-car innovator, drove past Ford Motor Co. in market value while nipping at the heels of General Motors. Clean energy, and its jobs, are the future 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z Fedde hurried off the mound, then slowed himself enough to set and throw, nipping Cabrera with a perfect strike at first. The Nationals’ top pitching prospect nearly chose soccer instead 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z Furthermore, a contingent of “third wave” coffee shops, such as Stumptown in Portland and Intelligentsia in Chicago, is also nipping at Starbucks from the high end, garnering much of the buzz among coffee connoisseurs. An era ends for Starbucks and Howard Schultz 2017-03-18T04:00:00Z “It needs to get its act together,” she added, “because we’re nipping at your heels.” The Life of Her London Parties, Now Out to Save Them All 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z Lincoln started quickly, hustling and nipping at Arsenal’s heels. Arsenal’s Theo Walcott opens floodgates to wash away Lincoln fairytale 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z For Jarvis and others, it is about being small and nimble, nipping in where others fear to tread. Bankers, agents, fixers: the middlemen behind China's global soccer splurge 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z But nipping at the budget of a statistical survey may require cutting down the survey sample size so much that it’s no longer useful at all. Trump shouldn’t close the doors on government data 2017-01-09T05:00:00Z In my case, a young woman “nipping in” with a grizzling toddler once meant that I found myself forlorn and embarrassed, sitting in soggy knickers and left with a rank chair cushion. When nature calls, we should all be able to answer – disabled or not | Penny Pepper 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z In one case, a woman was accused of inserting metal teeth in her mouth to work as an Islamic State enforcer, or “biter,” nipping female neighbors who violated the militants’ strict religious code. These judges decide the fate of Islamic State fighters and collaborators 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z She later took to Social Media Disgrace Twitter to clarify what she meant, because Social Media Disgrace Twitter is the perfect medium for efficiently nipping controversy in the bud, isn’t it. The Fiver Christmas Awards 2016 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z In the days that followed the arrests, French authorities congratulated themselves on nipping in the bud what they called a “deadly” plot. French Terrorism Suspects Appeared Anything But 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z The Dukes held a 32-30 halftime advantage and led for most of the second half, but George Mason kept nipping at their heels until the Patriots led 67-65 with 1:31 left. Boyd leads George Mason to 80-77 OT win over James Madison 2016-11-26T05:00:00Z When her husband served as president, he was seen on early morning jogs through the streets, doing Christmas shopping at Union Station or nipping out of the White House for a short-notice dinner. Washington wonders what kind of resident the new president will be 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z “A New York Christmas carol: Crackheads roasting by an open fire, sewer rats nipping at your toes.” New York Today: Comedy Central 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z As he neared 60, Mr. Cooley felt he was burning out and noticed “young lions nipping at my heels.” Richard Cooley Overcame Loss of Arm to Excel in Business and Sports 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z The new polling numbers suggest as much: Mr. Sarkozy gained four points last week in one widely watched measure and two points in another, nipping steadily at Mr. Juppé’s heels. Nicolas Sarkozy Mounts What He Hopes Is a Comeback in France 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z Now the Yankees are among the teams nipping at their heels for the final playoff berth. Gary Sanchez Homers Again as Yankees Gain in Wild-Card Race 2016-08-27T04:00:00Z The shooting drew outrage after a cellphone video surfaced that appeared to show Conoscenti being shot as he ran down a staircase toward the beach with a police dog nipping at his heels. Long Beach police officers cleared in fatal 2014 shooting of man fleeing down stairs 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z “We’re nipping at their heels, with a game in hand. It’s two rivals. There’s a lot to that.” Sounders vs. Timbers’ rivalry gets turned up a notch 2016-08-27T04:00:00Z When I wrote the headline “Hillary’s heel,” I was thinking of Achilles, not Bill, though the former president is usually within nipping range of his wife’s pantsuit hem. Hillary’s heel 2016-08-23T04:00:00Z The next thing she knew, Prince Charming was nipping at her arm. ‘Prince Charming’ dog trained to recognize owner’s seizures 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z But even with that troubling question nipping at its heels, “Florence Foster Jenkins” manages to be tender and surprisingly affecting. ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’ review: Meryl Streep, singing badly, and right on cue 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z In December of last year, “New York was nipping at the heels of London. They were virtually on par,” Ms. Barnes said. London Falls Behind New York and Hong Kong in Most Expensive City Rankings 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z Christmas in July at the Black Squirrel: Forget about the 90-degree temperatures and pretend it's December: Think of snow on the grass, and Jack Frost nipping at your nose. 11 things to do in the D.C. area the weekend of July 15-17 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z He's nipping at her heels in state polls, too. Hillary's 'Vision' Problem 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, how much longer will Bernie Sanders keep nipping at Hillary Clinton's heels, preventing her from calling herself the presumptive nominee? Convincing the Party Faithful 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z "With him nipping at her heels, she's got to pay attention to him somewhat and not give up" battling him. Trump, Sanders Win West Virginia, Trump, Clinton Carry Nebraska 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z That makes sense, Swanton says, because if the immune system targets trunk antigens, it's hitting most of the cancer cells, rather than “nipping off little branches”. Cancer therapy: an evolved approach 2016-04-12T04:00:00Z Derby will nipping at Hull’s heels in fourth place. Chelsea v West Ham, Premier League and more: clockwatch – live! 2016-03-19T04:00:00Z “The horses will be nipping at each other, acting the fool,” he said. Free to a good home: Horses who have served their country 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z Try going to work every day with all those Pop Psychologists nipping at your heels. Dale Earnhardt Jr. continues NASCAR journey of pain, glory 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z Still, the caucuses dented him, as they did Hillary Clinton, who was officially declared the winner of the Democratic caucuses, nipping Sen. Bernard Sanders by a few-tenths of 1 percent in delegates awarded. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, dented by Iowa results, hit trail in New Hampshire 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z While his organization in Iowa won the day, the campaign took some serious hits on its way to the finish line, and there is no question that Trump and Rubio were nipping at his heels. 2016 campaign takes off from Iowa: Where do we go from here? 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z Derby will nipping at Hull’s heels in fourth place. Chelsea v West Ham, Premier League and more: clockwatch – live! 2016-03-19T04:00:00Z Mr. Trump was in second place with 24 percent with Sen. Marco Rubio nipping at his heels at an impressive 23 percent, boosting the first-term Florida senator into the top tier of the Republican field. Ted Cruz wins Iowa caucuses 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z But there is evidence that other nations are nipping at its heels. What Country Is No. 1? 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z Trump and Cruz may fall from the pinnacles they now occupy or they may continue to lead, the establishment lackeys nipping at their heels all the way to the convention. Nothing to Fear From Ted or Donald 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z And yet here Cruz is, nipping at Donald Trump's heels at the start of the new year, with sprouting poll numbers and mushrooming crowds. The Best and Worst of 2016 in 2015 2015-12-31T05:00:00Z In the latest Quinnipiac University poll of the state, Mrs. Clinton leads with 51 percent, Mr. Sanders is nipping at her heels with 42 percent and Mr. O'Malley barely registers with 4 percent support. Martin O’Malley’s time investment in Iowa has yet to pay off 2015-12-13T05:00:00Z Nevertheless, these reforms are only nipping around the edges of the problem. Venezuelan Government Losing Grip as Low Oil Prices Take Their Toll 2015-12-08T05:00:00Z Mr. Cruz surged into second place among Iowa voters, nipping at Mr. Trump’s heels 25 percent to 23 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University poll last week. Ted Cruz boasts he’s the real conservative in Iowa, predicts Donald Trump will tumble 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z But Cruz is nipping on his heels, edging ever closer to that magical double digit polling. It’s going to be Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio: Look out, two poised, glib BS artists are on the move 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z Antibiotics are great for nipping that nasty infection in the bud. Health Buzz: Antibiotics May Influence Childhood Weight Gain 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z But retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson is now nipping at his heels with 23 percent support, up from 18 percent last month. Chris Christie, John Kasich down to 1 percent in latest Fox News poll 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z Consider the rest of the field such as The Gray-Headed Hoot Owl that is nipping at her heels. CHARLES HURT: Empty Lectern wind Democratic debate 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z Spokespeople for Chafee and Sanders, who is nipping at the heels of Clinton, did not respond to requests for clarification on Tuesday. 2016 Democrats Replay Marriage Muddle With Marijuana 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z West's presence on the album sounds like depression: a songwriter digitizing himself to distraction, nipping off too-big feelings before they render him catatonic. Kanye West's game-changing '808s & Heartbreak' still resounds 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z Where that’s concerned, several other designers are nipping at his heels, vying for attention from ballers, pop stars and other cool kids. Alexander Wang, Hood by Air and others take inspiration from the street 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z With their Supporters’ Shield bid slipping away and the Red Bulls nipping at their heels, United will hope their grinding, once-effective style of football sees them through. MLS weekend preview: Montreal, Seattle and Toronto enter playoff grind 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z A boy’s gotta eat, so I’m nipping down for a sandwich. Transfer window news: Balotelli, Berahino, Neymar and much more – live! 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z Day was 15 under par for the tournament, but a host of dogged contenders were nipping at his heels. Jason Day Leads a P.G.A. Championship Round Filled With Zany Shots 2015-08-15T04:00:00Z Root c Nevill b Starc 130 On a length, just outside off and nipping away a touch; Root goes for the big drive and feathers it behind to the keeper, who takes it easily. Ashes 2015: England v Australia, fourth Test, day two – as it happened 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z The Houston Astros, nipping on the heels of the Angels in the American League West, needed a starting pitcher. Matt Joyce remains Angels' starting left fielder despite struggles 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z For a Father's Day treat, consider introducing Dad to one of these club-like bastions of clipping, plucking, waxing, nipping, tucking and pampering. For Father's Day in L.A., consider these 8 spots for grooming services 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z While Silicon Valley is the largest and most enduring locus of tech innovation, a number of cities around the planet are nipping at its heels: Tel Aviv, Berlin, Bangalore. What Silicon Valley Can Learn From Seoul 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z If the merger receives regulatory approval, the new cable and broadband company would serve almost 24 million total customers, nipping at the heels of market leader Comcast’s 27 million subscribers. Will Charter's Acquisition Of Time Warner Cable Be Approved? 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z On a length, just outside off and nipping away a touch; Root goes for the big drive and feathers it behind to the keeper, who takes it easily. Ashes 2015: England v Australia, fourth Test, day two – as it happened 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z "He wasn't used other than when the ball was nipping around with the new cherry, or when the lacquer had gone and it was swinging," said Vaughan, who led England between 2003 and 2008. Who is England's best-ever bowler? 2015-04-19T04:00:00Z For Google, mobile apps are nipping at the primacy of web searches as cellphone users fire up Amazon or Yelp to search directly for products or restaurant reviews instead of beginning with a Google search. Google Joins Its U.S. Peers Under Europe’s Scrutiny 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z Scout was eventually banished, after nipping one of O’Malley’s sons on the face. He’s along for the ride with Martin O’Malley 2015-04-12T04:00:00Z This has its advantages, because with a little nipping and tucking these will lie flat on the grill. Leg of lamb: Impressive — and impressively easy 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z Before Mr. Jones can think about money, he has to worry about the law nipping at his heels. Crackdown in a Detroit Stripped of Metal Parts 2015-03-15T04:00:00Z Accounting for 26.6 percent of today’s mega-fund target, real asset vehicles – funds focused on ownership of tangible goods like real estate, fossil fuels, metals and infrastructure – are nipping at the heels of generalist buyout funds. A Record Number of Private Equity Funds Seek Investor Capital, Often for Surprising Strategies 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z Chinese mobile company Xiaomi is nipping at the heels of the major smartphone players by offering high quality Android devices at a lower cost. Apple Surpassed Samsung As Global Phone Market Leader, Says Report 2015-03-04T05:00:00Z With data security needs becoming more critical, and a number of new entrants in the field nipping at its heels, BlackBerry said it is now broadening its offerings. BlackBerry takes its device management platform to the cloud 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z Whatever momentum Pitt carried over from nipping the Irish vanished in the first 20 minutes against Bryant. Artis scores 32, Pittsburgh slips past Bryant 72-67 2015-02-02T05:00:00Z Dons goalkeeper Scott Brown rushed out to prevent the 20-year-old scoring after nipping in to steal the ball from a sloppy Aberdeen throw-in. St Johnstone 1-1 Aberdeen 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z "We're not robotic at all," he said, nipping my impertinence in the bud. Team Sky's vision - Sleep and hunger 2015-01-18T05:00:00Z "There is no shortcut to nipping violence in the bud. There is no way other than bringing stability to people's livelihoods and fostering a middle class, even if it takes time," Abe said. Japan's Abe pledges support for Mideast countries battling IS 2015-01-17T05:00:00Z But the younger generation of California Democrats has had to wait for Boxer, Feinstein and Brown for so long that an even younger generation is suddenly nipping at their heels. Boxer’s retirement opens a generation of pent-up ambition in California 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z Chilly temperatures will be nipping at New Year’s revelers’ noses tonight in parts of the U.S., including at Times Square in New York and in large parts of the West. Latest News: AirAsia, Minimum Wage, Idaho Shooting 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z Falcao was a key figure in the second too, nipping in to win possession inside the Newcastle half. Manchester United 3-1 Newcastle United 2014-12-26T05:00:00Z Before going in the house to his own graduation party Mason sits in his friend’s car, nipping on a flask, afraid to walk in and face all that love. Our Favorite Films of 2014: Newsweek Staff Picks The Boston Celtics almost blew a 25-point second-half lead but held on for their third straight victory, nipping former captain Paul Pierce and his Washington Wizards. Highlights of Sunday's National Basketball Association games 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z Independence Party, which advocates leaving the bloc of 28 nations, is nipping at the heels of the governing Conservatives, led by Mr. Cameron. Britain Is Granted Delay in Payment to European Union 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z Despite these credentials, some analysts on the recent conference call were nipping at her heels about why Avon’s turnaround wasn’t further along. Avon, Not Such An Ugly Duckling 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z "Extremists on the left and right are nipping at our heels. Our competitors are taking liberties. It is time we breathed a new lease of life into the European project." EU's Juncker pledges investment plan for jobs 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z In Germany, France and Britain right-wing insurgent parties are nipping at the heels of governments, denouncing them as has-beens trafficking in cant and doublespeak. The squeezed middle 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z Netanyahu stressed a different priority — nipping in the bud what Israel perceives as a softening American attitude to Iran amid talks over that country’s nuclear program. White House: Israel faces estrangement from allies if settlement building proceeds The last thing Fox wants on December 12th is a Heaven is For Real type release nipping at its heels to steal away the uber-faithful. 'Exodus: Gods And Kings,' With Christian Bale As Moses, Gets Long Trailer 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z Few things raise a player’s level of effort than fighting for his job, especially if it’s a younger player nipping at the heels of a veteran. Young players in the mix for Arizona 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z Any other approach will leave the FCC nipping at the heels of Big Cable as it steamrolls over the public interest and ties the FCC up in another protracted legal battle. Hey, FCC: do your job and stand up for net neutrality, not Big Cable schemes 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z "I knew Jim was nipping at my heels and everything, and that was a big, big putt." Horschel caps amazing run with FedEx Cup 2014-09-14T04:00:00Z Their evidence is that none of the hotly-contested Senate races where Republican challengers are nipping at the heels of the Democrats they are running against has broken wide open. Why Republicans Should Feel Good Going Into the 2014 Midterms 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z But even with young upstarts nipping at its Manolos, the periodical that popularized tights and the L.B.D. continues to thrive under its time-tested principle. By the Numbers | Vogue Magazine 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z With camp darling James White nipping at his heels for playing time, his fumbling is once again a major concern for owners expecting bargain RB2 production from him. Fantasy Football: Preseason Stock Watch, Week 2 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z China’s Li Na is nipping at Sharapova’s heels to be the top paid woman in sports after winning the Australian Open in January for her second career Grand Slam title. The World's Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2014 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z Abetz has shown his previously clarifying remarks were empty and designed only to silence the critics nipping at his heels. Eric Abetz's abortion backtrack: an opportunity to study Liberal spin in its natural habitat 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, countries such as China are fast nipping at our heels. Mariette DiChristina: "Science is an Engine of Human Prosperity" 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, countries such as China are nipping at our heels. Why Science Is Important 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z She did not consider Alibaba a threat as she told the Wall Street Journal that there were “small competitors nipping at their heels.” Alibaba Saga III: Jack Ma Discovered the Internet and Magic Was Born 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z As she told the Wall Street Journal, there were many “small competitors nipping at our heels.” Meg Whitman Met Her Match: Jack Ma Was No Small Competitor 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z “We kept nipping away and we seemed to get it within a run or two, but we could never catch up,” McDonnell said. Louisville loses 5-3 to Vanderbilt in CWS opener 2014-06-15T04:00:00Z Elliot was next to trouble goalkeeper Cammy Bell, the former Hearts man nipping in behind when Foster slipped but curling his shot around a post. Raith Rovers 1-0 Rangers (aet) 2014-04-06T19:05:40Z Audi is nipping at their heels with plans for six premium crossovers over the same period. Germany's BMW to make X7 crossover vehicles in South Carolina: sources 2014-03-21T17:11:09Z If Twitter is any indication, Titanfall will topple Electronic Arts’ FPS juggernaut and may even start nipping at Call of Duty’s heels . Twitter Buzz: Titanfall Sales Will Trounce Battlefield 4, Challenge Call Of Duty 2014-03-07T17:03:00Z And, of course, in much of the country, there are two satellite options: DirecTV and Dish, which are actually #2 and #3 in terms of total subscribers, with DirecTV nipping at the heels of Comcast. Does Anyone Really Care If Two Hated Cable Companies Merge? 2014-02-13T14:45:00Z Top 10 dog breeds are the same as last year, but the French bulldog is nipping at their heels. At Potomac Chocolate, local chocolate-maker turns beans into bars 2014-02-07T23:52:50Z Here are three reasons why this one-time also ran is nipping at McDonalds heels: 3 Reasons Wendy’s Is Eating McDonald’s Lunch 2014-01-23T18:57:37Z Gareth was brought to the Woodside sanctuary in Plymouth, Devon, in May last year because he was nipping his owner and other ferrets. Owner sought for feisty ferret 2014-01-10T00:59:57Z The child swung it like a sack of change, nipping at the shins of passers-by. An Annual Test for Those Bearing Gifts: Dashing Through the Subway 2013-12-24T16:14:26Z They now spend their lives on the run, Google nipping at their heels. How Google Is Cleaning The Web Of Comment Spam 2013-12-15T16:08:00Z The Red Bulls and Mercedes look very close to each other and nipping at their heels are the Ferrari and the Lotus. Hamilton tops second Korea practice 2013-10-04T06:43:38Z Groupon on Thursday named four new executives aimed at honing in on key growth areas and spots where competitors are nipping at its heels. Groupon taps 4 new execs for key roles 2013-10-03T13:38:00Z While the fumble prone Ronnie Hillman is listed as the starter, there is no guarantee he is going to end up with the most touches with the more talented Montee Ball nipping at his heels. Week 1 in Fantasy Football: Matchup Breakdown 2013-09-04T17:08:44Z Until we attend to the culture of shame that surrounds medical error, we will be only nipping at the edges of one of the greatest threats to our patients’ health. Op-Ed Contributor: Addressing Medical Errors 2013-05-29T01:09:54Z A man at my dad's workplace told his wife he was "nipping out for a cabbage", left the house and didn't return for 14 years. 21 euphemisms that readers grew up with 2013-05-17T23:45:40Z Mancini then criticised the club's hierarchy for not nipping the speculation in the bud. Roberto Mancini remains defiant as Roberto Martínez celebrates 2013-05-11T21:44:59Z Meanwhile, archrivals in Canada—a pair of former engineering students from the University of Toronto—are nipping at the Americans' heels. Flight of Fancy: The Sky's the Limit for Team That Rises to the Occasion 2013-04-26T04:08:34Z Works wonders as defense and will turn your nipping flyers into serious damage. Dragon's Maze: Evaluating Azorius 2013-04-23T04:47:35Z Flying costs could rocket and rule out nipping down to South Africa for the weekend. London Welsh's rise and fall 2013-04-16T10:39:13Z Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau disagrees, saying the Kings are still "nipping at our heels" for the Pacific title. Ducks win rivalry game, beat Kings 3-2 in shootout 2013-04-08T04:14:08Z It didn't last long with Washington scoring the next six points and nipping at the Cougars the rest of the half. Huskies pull away from Cougars for 72-68 victory 2013-03-03T23:55:02Z “Given the high level of ethnic tension, the risk for reprisals is extremely high, which is why nipping this in the bud is paramount.” France and Mali Said to Push Toward Islamist Groups 2013-01-26T02:11:54Z And if the perception out there is that one is kind of nipping at the heels of the other, it’s not good for the leadership team.” Eric Cantor plays loyal lieutenant to Boehner 2012-12-18T21:30:00Z So the "Red Dawn" producers did some fast nipping and tucking, digitally morphing the invaders into North Koreans. IHT Rendezvous: Remake of 'Red Dawn' Changes Its Political Hue 2012-11-22T05:09:58Z New analysis from research firm IDC revealed that Apple’s market share of tablets fell dramatically from the second quarter to the third quarter, as rival Samsung experienced strong growth, nipping at Apple’s heels. Why Apple Really Built the iPad Mini 2012-11-05T16:58:25Z In his new study, Dr. Sereno concluded that the creature’s fangs, unusual for a herbivore, were probably “for nipping and defending themselves, not for eating meat.” New, Bizarre Species of Small Dinosaur Identified 2012-10-03T15:44:08Z Thursday’s statement suggests that the Fed is committed to not nipping a recovery in the bud. What did the Fed do for the economy? 2012-09-14T03:13:24Z But I also made a point of nipping into the athletes' village. 'I try not to think of passing Redgrave' 2012-07-31T17:51:45Z Today’s earnings release by Research in Motion has to give IT managers serious concern with Apple nipping at the door, Research in Motion is in serious jeopardy of losing its sweet spot. Research in Motion Missed: Is Anyone Surprised? Buy Apple. 2012-06-28T22:05:38Z It's about nipping about town cheaply and cheerfully. On the road: VW up! 1.0 litre 60 PS 5-speed manual 2012-06-15T21:59:13Z The European debt crisis is nipping our incipient recovery in the bud. Four Takeaways from the Latest MF Global Revelations 2012-06-07T10:45:48Z Orbital Sciences Corp. of Dulles, Va., is nipping at the company's heels, with a test flight of its commercial rocket set for later this year. SpaceX capsule docks at International Space Station 2012-05-26T01:50:00Z He had gone ratting with him, and alder-cutting, and he remembered a whippet Ned had once had, a rare dog for nipping 'em as they turned, and a canary too.... Mushroom Town 2012-04-21T02:00:25.923Z However, Illumina now has numerous competitors with new platforms nipping at its heels. Roche chases stake in medical sequencing 2012-04-11T17:20:35.740Z They hurried on through the nipping January air. Mademoiselle Blanche A Novel 2012-04-07T02:00:33.037Z We needed all our courage to put a brave face on the matter, and bear up and go out again into the air, which for the first week in May was cold and nipping. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z Of the crowd that had attended Mary to the house no more than a handful remained; the nipping air, the attractions of free beer, the sound of the muffin-bell, had drawn away the rest. The Great House 2012-03-30T02:00:14.973Z I’d try to hold onto that spot as long as possible, but I know there’d be a lot of people nipping at my heels to try to get to that No. 1 spot.” John Isner Keeps Smiling as He Ascends the Ranks 2012-03-24T19:03:12Z Mildew; decay; anything nipping or blasting; Ð applied as a general name to various injuries or diseases of plants, causing the whole or a part to wither, whether occasioned by insects, fungi, or atmospheric influences. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z With Mr. Gore suddenly nipping at its heels, the Bush campaign killed the ads, fearful that the timing was wrong. The Selling of a Politician, and the Ads Almost Broadcast 2012-03-22T21:05:12Z Fog and drizzling rain obscured the landscape, and bushes and flowers bore evidences of the first nipping frost. Fickle Fortune 2012-03-20T02:00:13.167Z In the teeth of the nipping air--and sunset is often the coldest hour of the twenty-four--groups gathered in the yard and before the house. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z There were horns and trumpets inside the station and out and they blew a nipping, rollicking tune as the train rolled in. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z Or in northern India, on a real cold, nipping morning before sunrise, you gather at the accustomed trysting-place and hear the welcome sound of the hounds' voices. Ladies in the Field: Sketches of Sport 2012-03-03T03:00:17.540Z Without was a grey cloudy sky, such as we sometimes have in June, and a nipping east wind that blew roughly; a wind almost visible to the man moodily gnawing his nails at the window. Laid up in Lavender 2012-02-28T03:00:28.157Z Most of the patients are American retirees nipping over for the day from Tucson or nearby Green Valley. Nogales, Mexico: A Few Steps, and a Whole World Away 2012-02-23T22:07:18Z What might the nipping blast have in store for it? My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z Doreen's contentment sprang in the first instance from the nipping of despair. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z There was a tendency to irreverence in this tone, which required nipping in the bud. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z It was the latter end of February; and when we came out of the theatre, we found the weather had changed to dark and sleety, with a sharp, nipping wind. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 2012-02-10T03:00:15.463Z The air is eager and nipping, and it seems hopeless to expect that any number will give up their Saturday night to stand listening at this cold street corner. England 2012-02-09T03:00:12.957Z Then, at a clumsy gallop, he would pursue Lad, throwing himself against his father's forelegs and nipping the slender ankles. Lad: A Dog 2012-02-08T03:00:19.720Z Teams from the United States and the United Kingdom are nipping at their heels, poised to begin drilling with specially designed equipment as early as fall 2012. Russian Scientists Poised to be First to Reach Ice-Buried Antarctic Lake 2012-02-04T14:15:00.277Z Even the sentries, who slowly marched before the doors, seemed under the spell of winter, their senses blunted by the nipping air. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z Towards afternoon he espied a little ragged urchin, with tackle of the most primitive order, nipping the fish out of the water with marvellous rapidity. The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young 2012-02-03T03:00:20.453Z The Märchen present glowing pictures of sheltered firesides, where man finds rest and security from howling winds and nipping cold. The Moral Instruction of Children 2012-02-02T03:04:33.057Z All he realized—all he wanted to realize—was that his mate was ecstatically nipping one of his ears to make him romp with her. Lad: A Dog 2012-02-08T03:00:19.720Z Nine months had passed and the nipping March winds were raising the dust and numbing noses and finger-tips in London, while March sunshine was bringing out daffodils and primroses in the country. Peter Binney A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:10.423Z The record-breaking revenue this quarter indicates the company’s innovative strategy is a winning one, but it must angle to stay ahead of a pack nipping at its heels. IPhones, IPads Propel Apple Dominance 2012-01-26T17:56:10Z His voice rang clearly through the nipping air, and Ingleby almost envied him as he stood unconcernedly still, a dusky, motionless object, with a blacker shadow projected in front of him on the gleaming snow. Delilah of the Snows 2012-01-23T03:00:09.087Z “That would cause concern for any campaign when the chief guy nipping at your heels is making some headway,” Mr. McMullen said. Romney Looks Past South Carolina as Rivals Find New Hope 2012-01-18T03:19:57Z He will often repeatedly try to take a desmid entirely too large for his mouth, and his manœuvres are quite comical as he whirls it round and round, nipping it on all sides. Through a Microscope Something of the Science Together with many Curious Observations Indoor and Out and Directions for a Home-made Microscope. 2011-12-29T03:00:20.733Z The frost held, sky and air were clear, and a nipping wind had risen. Harding of Allenwood 2011-12-21T03:00:21.617Z The comfort she found in this homage was put to flight by Alice's nails nipping her arm. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z The cold was nipping, and she shivered when the breeze dropped a moment. Delilah of the Snows 2012-01-23T03:00:09.087Z A nipping wind came down across the darkening firs ashore, but there was no doubt that it had fallen somewhat, and he resigned himself when Vane began to pull the tiers off the mainsail. The Protector 2011-12-14T03:00:17.460Z The odd thing was that in spite of the nipping atmosphere to which his sensitiveness was exposed, it seemed to grow more acute. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z Beware of nipping in the bud this precious grace when first it shoots. Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians 2011-11-30T03:00:13.313Z There was a nipping air when they started early in the morning, each with a packet of provisions and a blanket upon his shoulder, and the newly turned clods in the clearing were iron-hard. The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound 2011-11-24T03:00:42.877Z When he wasn't nipping at James' heels or running pass routes, he was helping out as a ball boy with current Wolverines teammate Dakota Jones, the son of assistant head coach Pat Jones. Tyler Hasty next in line to lead Bellevue title hopes 2011-11-22T04:30:52Z Though the air was nipping, Carroll, who was breathless, was content to remain where he was, and he spent some time sitting upon a log before a faint shout reached him. The Protector 2011-12-14T03:00:17.460Z The nipping and eager air, the dark green resinous forests—we feel these as plainly as if we were physically present in the Land of the Midnight Sun. Essays on Modern Novelists 2011-11-22T03:00:10.817Z Away he lunged, legging it and making an odd sight with his head and shoulders plastered by dough, and Shep nipping at his trousers' seat. The Pike's Peak Rush Terry in the New Gold Fields 2011-11-11T03:00:26.697Z If your company depends on a first-to-market advantage, for instance, it probably isn't feasible to develop a close relationship with the upstart nipping at your heels. Cozy Up to the Competition 2011-11-08T16:00:00Z What about the Bills, who like the Jets may be nipping at their heels in the AFC East race? Tanier: Belichick can't save Pats' defense this time 2011-11-01T14:45:56Z The man laughed, and his voice rang with a curious distinctness through the nipping air. A Damaged Reputation 2011-10-17T02:00:16.117Z More ice squeezing, and a further inroad upon our barrier; it has yielded slightly, nipping the ship, inclining her to port, and lifting her stern about a foot. In the Arctic Seas A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his Companions 2011-10-10T02:00:18.377Z Those who desire to bud early, may accelerate the development of the buds by nipping off the points of the shoots to be used, this, in a few days, causes the buds to swell. American Pomology Apples 2011-10-03T02:00:29.477Z It was with this pale fancy to keep them company that Herrick and Stanley let out their car along the road again, this time in a dryly nipping air and under a troubled, scudding moon. "Persons Unknown" 2011-09-28T02:00:23.683Z The air was a little nipping, for the season was severe; but a lover always believes it is springtime. The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z Now are the trees all ruefully bereft Of their brave liveries of green and gold, No shred of all their pleasant raiment left To shield them from the wind and nipping cold. Sonnets and Other Verse 2011-09-11T02:00:08.503Z Happily the horses were going very slowly, nipping moss by the way; hence the blow was so slight that it caused her no harm. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Charles IX., sunk again in brooding, made no reply; he was anxiously nipping off some crumbs of bread that happened to lie on his doublet and hose. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z Charlotte sat on his knee, a very earnest figure, her teeth nipping her lower lip, her brows frowning with a very real perplexity. The Locusts' Years 2011-08-16T02:00:41.777Z "But I'm very conscious of nipping things in the bud." Fighting cleavage wrinkles 2011-08-13T05:52:04Z Taras walked up and down, slowly at first, till the nipping cold forced him to a quicker pace. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z But sometimes tomorrow isn't another day, it's just the same day with a different name: you still wake up as you, and the haemmorhoids are still nipping in their inimitable style. England v India ? live! 2011-07-30T09:22:00Z Nathan Buck, who took two wickets by maintaining a tight line and nipping the ball around off the seam, just shaded Wayne White – who also had two victims – as the pick of the Leicestershire seamers. Essex slump to 144 all out at Southend as Leicestershire take control 2011-07-27T21:25:02Z But a frost, a nipping frost, was at hand. The Works of Daniel Webster, Volume 1 2011-07-27T02:00:32.830Z Hunt them,” decreed Mrs. Dean, as Marjorie burst into the living room, her cheeks rosy from the nipping kisses of the winter air. Marjorie Dean, High School Junior 2011-07-25T02:00:16.780Z It was indeed a wonder that the flower of her beauty unfolded in spite of such nipping cares; but she fought hunger bravely and kept out the cold. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Then the bear advanced and made a snap at the man, nipping him in the thigh. The Romance of Polar Exploration Interesting Descriptions of Arctic and Antarctic Adventure from the Earliest Time to the Voyage of the ?Discovery? 2011-07-22T02:00:16.487Z "With competitors and regulators nipping at Groupon's heels, the company may be worth less than their prospectus suggests." Analysis: Groupon growth lures rivals, regulators 2011-07-20T15:47:50Z Formerly, the opening machines were simply cylinders armed with spikes, to which the cotton was led through nipping rollers, and then delivered in a loose, fluffy condition. Inventions in the Century 2011-07-20T02:00:14.643Z Sun and wind, fruitful soil and barren, nipping frosts, drought and devastating hail, all these were things to be grappled with or profited by with equal willingness. By Right of Purchase 2011-07-14T02:00:10.167Z They had been nipping that pisened pole, and those that didn’t bite got the news and moved off for other scenes. Tales from the Veld 2011-07-05T02:00:29.217Z During the long night the plans for the sledge expeditions to the North, which had been so effectively interrupted by the nipping of the ship, were further considered. The Romance of Polar Exploration Interesting Descriptions of Arctic and Antarctic Adventure from the Earliest Time to the Voyage of the ?Discovery? 2011-07-22T02:00:16.487Z This morning, down there in Aasvogel Kloof, the ground was white with frost, and at eight o’clock, long after the sun was up, it was nipping cold. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Her parents enforced obedience by threatening and taunting her; and also by literal pinching and nipping, besides still more severe and revolting bodily punishments, which worried and fretted the gentle, noble child, almost past endurance. The Childhood of Distinguished Women 2011-06-28T02:00:13.170Z It was beaten hard, the team were fresh and fast, and for a while the girl felt the exhilaration of the swift rush through nipping air. By Right of Purchase 2011-07-14T02:00:10.167Z “The nipping of tender plants by frost, even when the air of the garden is some degrees above the freezing temperature, is also to be referred to chilling by radiation.” A Treatise on Meteorological Instruments Explanatory of Their Scientific Principles, Method of Construction, and Practical Utility 2011-06-19T02:00:15.717Z And I thought you might feel a bit lonely and cheerless, for the weather is nipping cold. The Squire's Daughter 2011-06-13T02:00:25.710Z She touched Coral lightly across the rump with her crop, and the mare stepped eagerly into the crystalline blue water of the shallows, happy to escape the horseflies nipping at its shanks. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Even in the midst of his mixed feelings that obvious farewell to Gordon made the old rancher feel a breath of the winter he had once spoken of, nipping the rims of his ears. The Son of his Father 2011-06-01T02:00:21.287Z There's a fair amount of nipping and tucking to be done, he says, because Kurt Salmon anticipates costs surging as much as 15 percent in the second half of this year. Cost-Cutting Is Rampant in Fashion 2011-05-26T21:00:00Z How would you like three weeks of nipping cold weather, with a foot of snow? The Letters of Ambrose Bierce With a Memoir by George Sterling 2011-05-26T02:00:19.673Z It was the latter end of February; and when we came out, we found the weather changed; dark and sleety, with a sharp, nipping wind. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z Like sumo wrestlers, they totter back and forth, struggling to throw their opponent and nipping at one another’s cheeks. So you think you know why animals play... 2011-05-17T16:15:00.220Z "He looks as pinched as if the lobsters had been nipping him," said Moke. St. Nicholas Vol. XIII, September, 1886, No. 11 An Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks 2011-05-07T02:00:31.650Z The Basques followed the Catalans of Perpignan by nipping across the Spanish border to find a bigger audience. Biarritz 20-27 Toulouse (aet, 17-17 at 80min) 2011-04-10T20:17:08Z On this occasion it took the hosts just 90 seconds to set the tone, Danny Care nipping clear in characteristic fashion to score by the posts. Harlequins 32-22 Wasps 2011-04-08T21:01:54Z The stars were gone, the darkness was heavy, and a nipping frost was in the dense atmosphere. The Deemster 2011-04-08T02:00:08.197Z It was but a matter of following the trail, and he would be nipping at their heels and driving them back to the Farm. The Adventures of Fleetfoot and Her Fawns 2011-04-03T02:00:18.337Z "Away with you!" she cried, nipping her slender nose. Tales from Tennyson 2011-03-19T02:00:10.793Z A team that not long ago was mired in 11th place is now in fourth and nipping at the heels of the Red Wings for the top spot in the Central Division. Hawks' Crawford: 'It's fun when your team is playing great' 2011-03-07T03:12:00Z Their last two losses have come against Toronto and the Sabres, two teams nipping at Carolina and the Rangers for a spot in the postseason. N.H.L. Roundup: Defenseman?s Rare Offense Leads Isles to Victory 2011-03-06T01:27:17Z Drawing off his shoes, he passed across the yellow gravel, the keen water nipping his ankles, the reeds brushing his head. The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec 2011-02-24T03:01:05.143Z They had always been afraid of Lop Ear, with his nipping and yapping around the cattle. The Adventures of Fleetfoot and Her Fawns 2011-04-03T02:00:18.337Z One glance at him, the nipping of a little scream in the bud, and then she increased her pace, the prowler keeping step with her. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 1 of 3) 2011-02-17T03:00:17.787Z Their whereabouts was always indicated by small clay chimneys of a circular form, built by the curious little nipping creatures themselves, over holes for the admission of air. Toronto of Old 2011-02-10T03:00:45.907Z Sergeant Silk took it and ran the tip of his tongue along the edge of the paper, smoothing it down neatly and nipping off the shreds of tobacco which protruded from the ends. Sergeant Silk the Prairie Scout 2011-02-07T03:00:22.570Z I endeavoured to staunch the deadly flow by nipping the vein between my thumb and forefinger, whilst Voigtman hastily tried to tie it. The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z In all seriousness, I consider Tom Brady and Peyton Manning to be the two best quarterbacks in the league, and the rest of us are kind of nipping at their heels. The Fifth Down: 30 Seconds With Drew Brees 2011-01-29T16:56:24Z So while every game carries an imperative for the Hawks by now, a Tuesday night tilt against a team nipping at their heels, the Wild, merited a heightened alert level. Hawks lose lead, game in 4-2 Minnesota Wild victory 2011-01-26T04:19:00Z We conclude that a wide-spread, equally divided, nipping foot would be the best device possible for the woodpecker’s way of living, and we find by examination that every woodpecker shows this type of foot. The Woodpeckers 2011-01-26T03:00:25.210Z It was heavily charged with nipping, pungent mist. Sergeant Silk the Prairie Scout 2011-02-07T03:00:22.570Z When Corry and his father came in from feeding the stock, however, they both declared that it was a "splendid, frosty, nipping kind of a morning." Winter Fun 2011-01-25T03:00:22.297Z In the tumult of his passion and fear Wade cursed the caitiff, his own legs in the swirl of the bights, his cant-dog nipping the rope to the post and checking it short. King Spruce, A Novel 2011-01-15T03:00:34.400Z They did considerable damage by nipping off the oat heads before the farmers could finish the reaping. Collection of Nebraska Pioneer Reminiscences 2011-01-05T03:00:58.503Z He behaved with great spirit and firmness, afterward, in nipping in the bud a widespread negro insurrection, which had for its object, the massacre of the whites and the plunder of their property. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Should any of these envious censors happen to observe one whom they consider of mark and likelihood beyond the common herd, they endeavour to make shipwreck of such superiority, by nipping it in the bud. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z The puck deflected up, nipping Fleury's helmet, and back into the net 8 minutes into the third. Malkin's 5 points lead Penguins past Coyotes 6-1 2010-12-21T04:28:14Z The puck deflected up, nipping Fleury's helmet, and back into the net. Malkin's 5 points lead Penguins past Coyotes 6-1 2010-12-21T02:54:59Z We will again have Sachin Nakrani nipping in and out of court to give us updates and Owen Gibson catching all the courtroom drama. Liverpool FC sale: High court hearing verdict - live! 2010-10-13T07:35:00Z Those cuts were partly responsible for nipping the Irish economy recovery in the bud, with the economy contracting by 5 percent in the second quarter. Ireland to bail out 3 banks, costing billions and renewing fears over deficit 2010-10-01T00:35:00Z Heavy ground strokes nipping the lines kept the Russian in the fight for a while. Women Who Hit Hard 2010-08-25T17:30:00Z If nothing else, an immense new tower nipping at the old icon’s heels from its proposed location near West 34th Street will rival the old in size. How to Stress Out the Empire State Building 2010-08-20T17:31:00Z Despite Foster's passion for punctuality, Mastous is still the one in charge of nipping tangents in the bud. How to Run an Effective Meeting 2010-08-04T07:24:00Z The Lone Star State took over 10.2 million government dollars to teach their kids to keep it in their pants, with Georgia nipping at its well-funded heels. The fall of abstinence-only 2010-07-01T23:15:00Z He maneuvered up front on the strength of some long runs and held off a nipping Keselowski. Danica crashes into wall in Nationwide return 2010-06-26T23:50:00Z They're still growing but there's concern Android and Apple are nipping a their heels. RIM shares drop, BlackBerry shipments disappoint 2010-06-25T02:23:00Z There was somebody nipping at Malouda's ankles in a crowded penalty area - if he'd gone to ground he might well have got a penalty. France v Mexico - live! 2010-06-17T17:28:00Z “We believe that rather than nipping at the edges, we’re being aggressive.” Mindful of TV Blackouts, Jets Slash Seating Fees 2010-06-12T01:51:00Z Meanwhile Sir Percy went on to win a slowly run Derby, nipping up a gap on the rails to pip Dragon Dancer, Dylan Thomas and Hala Bek. Claims Five: Derby winners and how they fared in the Guineas 2010-05-21T09:00:00Z All are nipping at the shot to end Johnson's reign. 4-time defending champ Johnson eager to end slump 2010-05-15T20:21:00Z Yawns, though, were stifled when Hamilton managed to split the Red Bulls of Webber and Vettel, nipping ahead of the German after a tyre change. Webber wins in Spain as Hamilton falters 2010-05-09T23:09:00Z He remains an instantly recognisable figure and admitted, only partly in jest, that nipping to his local pub of choice on a Friday night is now out of the question. Lennon demands new mental fortitude 2010-03-26T19:33:00Z Maybe even more surprising is that corporate CEOs are nipping at their heels with 40 percent of respondents looking to them for company information. Overemphasis on Brand Building Leads to Mistrust 2010-03-22T06:30:00Z Worries over Greece's ability to finance its huge debts have spread to other, weaker members of the euro zone, but these same fears are now nipping at Spain's heels. The Euro's Next Battleground: Spain 2010-02-25T01:53:00Z We're all familiar with that slippery slope of nipping in after dinner -- just to clean up a few e-mails -- and emerging at midnight. 2010-02-01T17:00:00Z "The German Government and the nation," the dispatch added, "hope that the Russian Government and people will succeed in nipping the present revolutionary agitation in the bud." The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. The water being at a very low stage, it caused several rapids, which made it tight nipping to paddle the boat over. Fifty Years a Hunter and Trapper Autobiography, experiences and observations of Eldred Nathaniel Woodcock during his fifty years of hunting and trapping. He clutched the operative’s arm in a nipping grip. Whispering Wires The curtain began to wave in a little wind that whispered in the silk, and somewhere in the yard below she could hear Selim nipping the clover. The Valiants of Virginia She wears the same face among the roses of June that she does in the nipping winds of March. The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen Julia bit her lip, nipping it into redness with her white, even teeth. Earth Alert! Just as I was going to get into the train, he made a jump for that ticket, caught it in his mouth and bolted with it, nipping in among a lot of milk-cans. The New Gulliver and Other Stories There was a stiff, biting wind blowing straight down the river, nipping the fingers and toes of the crowd about the landing and whirling away the smoke from the chimney of the boat-house. The Crimson Sweater She is feeling peculiarly happy to-day: everything is going so smoothly with her; her life is devoid of care; only sunshine streams upon her path; storm and rain and nipping frosts seem all forgotten. Faith and Unfaith He was soon very tired of "nipping the horn of the bull," as says the Italian proverb. Klytia A Story of Heidelberg Castle The days are hot for July, in this high veldt, but the nights are nipping. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance He'd squat in the corner jealously guarding his limp-skinned mango, nipping at it occasionally when our questions failed to make sense. The Test Colony It must have been nipping when you started this morning. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland Very soon they were nipping at their oxygen, flying at 26,000 feet. A Yankee Flier with the R.A.F. As the horse bounded away, he followed, nipping the flying heels and yelping with excitement. Two Wyoming Girls and Their Homestead Claim A Story for Girls “He is a good old fellow,” said Jim, playfully nipping the cat’s ears with his fingers, “and a mighty good sailor, too.” The Frontier Boys in the Sierras Or, The Lost Mine The little cub kept nipping affectionately at my neck on the hike back, and he clung so close he was a nuisance, but Sue was delighted. The Test Colony I cannot learn, however, that they do any wanton damage, beyond nipping off a few old leaves to make their beds, which is no serious injury. The Woodlands Orchids At this Mary clapped her hands, and cried “They had killed her cat!” and the next day Elizabeth had the old nipping round her heart. Witch Stories Up came the light carbine—the weapon par excellence for saddle trips—while I sighted across seventy yards of sunshine at the brown beast moving gracefully about, nipping at hanging moss and oblivious of danger. In the Oregon Country Out-Doors in Oregon, Washington, and California Together with some Legendary Lore, and Glimpses of the Modern West in the Making In the nipping wind they rowed the boat where the Doctor told them, so that he could shoot. Grenfell: Knight-Errant of the North Within a few days, Donnegan related, everybody was nipping on the tala. The Test Colony Their keen stems are weapon enough, as Captain Keith considered when he drove Queen Alexandra at full speed into an enemy submarine, sinking him, and nipping a piece of his shorn hull for trophy. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war Far and near the land was dotted with slowly-moving cattle, nipping gratefully at the succulent grass tips, their formerly lank and rough-haired flanks distended with the young year's generous bounty. The Song of the Wolf The rest of it was sagebrush and jack rabbits, with a band of "fuzz-tails" stampeding at the sight of us and a few cattle nipping the bunch grass. In the Oregon Country Out-Doors in Oregon, Washington, and California Together with some Legendary Lore, and Glimpses of the Modern West in the Making He had no business there, and he knew it, but as regularly as I turned him out into the nipping air and the frosty starlight he would return indignantly. Grenfell: Knight-Errant of the North The boy, full of the old nick, found an Orderly's horse nipping the grass close by the path to the spring and, boy like, jumped on its back. Si Klegg, Book 6 (of 6) Si And Shorty, With Their Boy Recruits, Enter On The Atlanta Campaign The nipping weather, he affirmed, Had finished the deceased. Poems and Ballads of Heinrich Heine It was a raw, searching Christmas morning into which Van Morris stepped, as he softly closed the door of the Allmand mansion and turned up his fur collar against “a nipping and an eager air.” Belford's Magazine, Volume II, No. 8, January, 1889 Welcome to the nipping frost and the northern winds; welcome the hail, the rain, the sleet—it brought him nearer. A Mad Love Thad sought the warmth of his blanket again in a hurry, for the air was now nipping cold, especially after the snug nest had been temporarily abandoned. The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods The New Test for the Silver Fox Patrol A few more days will pass; age will send one of his nipping nights, and down they will twirl, and be swept away into the oblivious hiding-places of death, to be seen no more. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 4, September, 1850 Schmitz had to wait a long while in the nipping air, but his blood bounded tumultuously through his veins; for his revenge, longed for with all his heart, was close at hand. A Little Garrison A Realistic Novel of German Army Life of To-day He is like a frost, nipping the tender blossoms of intellect, and stopping the growth of a youthful branch of promise. Talkers With Illustrations The mules frolicked together, pitching hind quarters, rearing to box and nipping at Simon. The Plow-Woman Eli held his hands out to the blaze, as though they felt cold in that nipping night air. The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods The New Test for the Silver Fox Patrol The air seemed to have grown suddenly "nipping and eager." The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 92, June, 1865 However, happy was Hobbes to escape from France, where the officers were in pursuit of him, amid snowy roads and nipping blasts. Calamities and Quarrels of Authors A lazy old brindle was nipping the grass, And switching her tail at the flies, When all of a sudden the apple rolled down And stopped just in front of her eyes. Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 The Landcrabs went on nipping, until they had nipped a big round hole in the side of the Cat. The Talking Thrush and Other Tales from India "A flock of sheep," said the Anywhere Man, gazing upon the pasture, where the fleecy ewes were nipping grass between the rocks and the eager lambs nuzzled their mothers. The Unknown Quantity A Book of Romance and Some Half-Told Tales No doubt he was a very thrifty man, and to the extent, so some people said, of nipping the poor p. 7in their weight. The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit But this species of criticism, though ungenial and nipping at first, does not always kill the tree which it has frozen over. Calamities and Quarrels of Authors |
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