How to Use clip in a Sentence

clip

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  • The TikTok memes forced her to watch the 2015 clip over again.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 18 Jan. 2024
  • The moose charges the bear no less than six times throughout the course of the video clip.
    Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 15 June 2023
  • The clip compiled many of the sweet moments between Frankie and Moore.
    Candace Ganger Powell, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The clip was leaked in 2007 and was discovered by the U.S. Navy two years later.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 10 June 2023
  • In the clip, the pop diva spins around in a pink bikini bottom and a white cropped blouse.
    Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The video ended with a clip of a Sandler film playing on the screen at night.
    Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 21 June 2023
  • Secure one sock at the top of your head with a claw clip or bobby pins.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Install the bottom clips first, slide in the mirror, and then install the top clips.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Use the spring steel clip inside the top door to send outgoing mail.
    Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Union shared the clip on Twitter, and backed Henson up with her own two cents.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 21 Dec. 2023
  • In the clip, the pair took turns singing popular songs while the other donned a pair of headphones.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2023
  • However, Kimmel did, in fact, make that the headline of the YouTube clip.
    Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2024
  • The playoffs are full of teams that can shoot the 3-pointer at a high clip and protect the rim even better.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
  • The clip continues with a quick look at the singer in the shadows with eyes that resemble those of a snake.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 24 Oct. 2023
  • The clip promises a lot of action, as well as moments of humor.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2023
  • The clip also shared the bride’s and her guests’ beautiful moments at the wedding.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 Sep. 2023
  • With a nostalgic nod to the ’90s, these matte-finish hair clips add a touch of retro charm to your look.
    Theresa Johnson, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2023
  • In another clip, True was back at the stove, this time wearing oven mitts.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
  • In the first clip of the carousel, the couple walked through the hallways of the hospital with their daughter in a carrier.
    Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The video is laced with overlayed clips of Grande looking through photos and working in the studio on the project.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2024
  • At times, mostly near the end, the performance clips can drag out, even when the artistry is at the highest level.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Nov. 2023
  • What to Consider The pocket clip can cause wear and tear on clothing.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2024
  • This year was all about friendly Get Ready With Me videos, off-the-cuff ’fit check clips, and throwaway selfies.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The nine-second clip shows two little faces peeking out of a window.
    Hannah Allam, Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Watch a clip of the performance and Eilish’s speech below.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2023
  • In the clip, Black and Gass strut around the red carpet, doing dance moves and jump-kicking while belting along to the D’s hard rock take on the 1998 pop smash.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2024
  • In the clip, the comedians gets too high during what’s supposed to be a fun night out with the rapper.
    Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2024
  • These dazzling dangly earrings have a clip at the back that snaps on your ear lobes.
    Sophie Dweck, townandcountrymag.com, 26 May 2023
  • In the clip, Reimche can be seen strolling the path in front of the store, swinging open the door and entering like any normal patron.
    USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
  • In a new clip posted on the social media platform, the Grandfathered star gave a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the Olsen twins.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 30 May 2023
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  • The old, dead growth from last year can be clipped away.
    Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Then clip off the stems and store them in mesh vegetable bags.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2023
  • Make sure to clip the on-site coupon to save an extra $20.
    Rachel Simon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2023
  • These satin bows come in a set of two and easily clip to the hair.
    Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Simply wrap sections of the hair around the curlers, clip them in—and prepare to wait.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2024
  • Finish with a size 1 circle hook and clip a bank sinker to the sinker slide.
    Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Leg guard might not clip the first time through and gotta readjust that.
    Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Lots of them after the last run, when White clipped his board on the halfpipe and fell short of the medal stand.
    Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 6 July 2023
  • Scenes that seemed clipped from the film Ratatouille began to play out.
    WIRED, 7 Oct. 2023
  • It can be hung around the neck or clipped onto waistbands to blow cool air up the shirt.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2023
  • The tail end of the winter storm will clip the Bay Area this Saturday.
    Gerry Díaz, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2023
  • And how to clip up the show for all these different platforms.
    Andy Meek, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022
  • The thing that something must be done about is clipping the wings of the Beijing regime.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
  • To bring the price down to just $56, clip the extra 20 percent off coupon on the product page.
    Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Ekblad’s shot clipped the goal cage and deflected off Levi on its way to the back of the net.
    George Richards, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The durable version includes a handy clip to hold all the cards and clip them to a beach bag or backpack.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 21 Nov. 2023
  • With thick locks like hers, this boyish cut—very clipped in the back, blunt in the front—let her eyes command the room.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Find a nail clipping in your soup, the restaurant gives you a nectarine.
    Sanibel Chai, ELLE, 25 May 2023
  • That pressure doesn’t appear to have clipped her wings.
    Xanthe Scharff, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 July 2023
  • Make sure to clip the on-site coupon for extra savings.
    Rachel Simon, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Carry it with the top handles or clip on the crossbody strap and sling it over your shoulder.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Don't forget to clip the on-site coupon to score extra savings.
    Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2023
  • Don't forget to clip the on-site coupon to save an extra 30 percent off.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Just make sure to clip the coupon before checking out to unlock the savings.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
  • These gadgets clip on to a person’s finger and measure the amount of oxygen in their blood.
    Karen Kaplanscience and Medicine Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Make sure to clip the on-site coupon to get it for an extra 20 percent off, a discount that brings its price down to $38.
    Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Perhaps the coolest feature is the lid; the cap can be clipped to your pack, and when unscrewed, there’s a smaller drinking spout.
    Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
  • To assemble, simply clip the clothespins to the form, then secure with a dab of hot glue.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Mike Dunn from Zion Guide Hub had agreed to teach me how to clip into a harness and scale down 70-foot sandstone cliffs.
    Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2023
  • Simply charge it up and clip it to the top of your phone while filming a TikTok or snapping a selfie.
    Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2023

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