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sniping

verb

present participle of snipe

as in plinking

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The woman’s body, painted in blazing magenta, is wrapped around a man rendered in sickly olive green, her head disappearing into his chest.

— Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
More subtle touches include a new sound system and upgraded HVAC system to keep diners cool on blazing hot summer days.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

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As an amateur race car driver, the villa’s owner wanted elements of his passion peppering the interior.

— Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Yamal was a thorn in Saudi Arabia’s side, drifting infield to unleash shots from distance but also peppering the penalty area with wicked deliveries from the right flank.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026

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Four Grucci employees, led by a young crew chief named Alyson, were ending their workday by test-firing one last hand grenade and one last groundburst simulator.

— Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Moments later, an armed bystander stepped in and began firing at the suspect, according to Koehn.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

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