Sentence examples for almost nipped from inspiring English sources

His political career was almost nipped in the bud, when, following allegations of sexual impropriety, he escaped removal from the party by a single vote.

Tom Brown is one of the most nipped and tucked works of English literature.

Murder and malfeasance are nipped virtually at conception.

As for workers, in national surveys they have complained for years about sluggish wage growth and nipped opportunities for advancement.

Ms. McKee said that "Christian Dior loved the way women wore their pearls and hats — we wanted a sophisticated take on that inspiration, trying to create in the exhibition the heritage of Dior as a couture house and the charm, the almost cheeky irreverence of a Parisian in London, with her nipped-in waist and bustle.

Jemima Khan's nipped in and filled it.

And nipped blossoms won't fruit.

Bouclé coats had softly rounded shoulders and nipped waists.

Tom Wilkens nipped teammate Kurt Grote in the 200 breaststroke.

A nipped, pinched, hurrying pacifism is what we get.

That has been somewhat nipped in the bud.